Tennessee

TN2026 Tax Data
Income Tax
N/A
Sales Tax
7.00%
Property Tax
0.67%

Tennessee Tax Overview 2026

Tennessee does not impose a state income tax. The state sales tax rate is 7.00% and property taxes average 0.67% of home value.

  • Sales Tax: Base rate 7.00%. Combined rate up to 9.75% with local taxes.
  • Groceries: Exempt from sales tax
  • Prescriptions: Exempt from sales tax
  • Clothing: Subject to sales tax
  • Property Tax: Effective rate of 0.67% on a median home value of $180,800

Tennessee Tax FAQ

What is the income tax rate in Tennessee for 2026?

Tennessee does not impose a state income tax on wages. Some states may tax specific types of income like interest and dividends.

What is the sales tax rate in Tennessee?

The base state sales tax rate in Tennessee is 7.00%. With local taxes, the combined rate can reach up to 9.75%. Groceries are exempt from sales tax.

Does Tennessee tax retirement income?

Tennessee does not tax retirement income because it has no state income tax.

What is the standard deduction in Tennessee for 2026?

The standard deduction for single filers in Tennessee is $0 and $0 for married couples filing jointly.

How do Tennessee tax rates compare to other states?

Tennessee's top income tax rate of 0% is below the national average. Combined state and local sales tax rates in Tennessee are 7.00%. Use our comparison tools to see how Tennessee stacks up against neighboring states.