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Tennessee ยท 2026 tax year State-specific estimate
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Tennessee has no individual income tax on wages or investment income after fully repealing its Hall Tax in 2021.
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Tennessee State Income Tax Guide (2026)
Tennessee has no individual income tax on wages or investment income after fully repealing its Hall Tax in 2021.
1. No State Income Tax in Tennessee
Tennessee is one of only nine states that levies no individual income tax on wages. That means your Tennessee paycheck is reduced only by federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) withholdings. Whether you earn $40,000 or $400,000, your state income tax liability is exactly $0.
2. The Trade-Off: Other Tennessee Taxes
Tennessee has no income tax but levies one of the highest combined state and local sales tax rates in the country (about 9.5%). States without an income tax recover revenue through other channels, so it is worth factoring these into your overall cost of living.
3. Why Pre-Tax Deductions Still Matter
Even with no state income tax, contributing to a Traditional 401(k) or HSA lowers your federal taxable income. Because Tennessee conforms to federal rules, these contributions reduce the only income tax you pay as a resident, stretching every paycheck further.
Other States With No Income Tax
Tennessee is one of nine no-income-tax states. If you are comparing relocation options, see take-home pay in the other tax-free states: Texas, Florida, Washington, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Wyoming, Alaska.
Compare Take-Home Pay Across States
Wondering how your income taxes compare to other states? Explore our detailed guides and paycheck calculators for other states: