Tennessee Payroll Tax Calculator 2026
Tennessee has no state income tax. Employees pay federal income tax and FICA only.
2026 Tennessee tax rates · FICA · Federal W-4 only
State Income Tax
No state income tax
Social Security
6.2%
Medicare
1.45%
State Form
Federal W-4 only
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Tennessee Tax Guide
Tennessee Payroll Tax Overview 2026
Tennessee is one of nine states with no state income tax. Employees only pay federal income tax and FICA — there is no state withholding required.
Tennessee has no state income tax on wages. The Hall Income Tax on interest and dividends was fully repealed in 2021.
Tennessee workers pay only federal income tax and FICA — no state income tax withholding is required on any paycheck.
Tennessee Payroll Tax Summary
State Income TaxNo state income tax
Tax TypeNo income tax
Social Security6.2% on first $176,100
Medicare1.45% (+ 0.9% over $200K)
FUTA (employer)0.6% on first $7,000
Employee FormFederal W-4 only
FAQ
Tennessee payroll tax questions
Does Tennessee have a state income tax in 2026?
No. Tennessee is one of nine states with no state income tax. Employees who live and work in Tennessee pay zero state income tax on their wages. They still owe federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare).
What taxes do Tennessee employees pay on their paycheck?
Tennessee employees pay: (1) Federal income tax (based on W-4 withholding); (2) Social Security tax (6.2% on wages up to $176,100); (3) Medicare tax (1.45%, plus 0.9% on income over $200,000); The employer matches the Social Security and Medicare portions.
What payroll withholding form do Tennessee employees use?
Tennessee employees only need to complete the federal W-4 form — there is no state income tax withholding form because Tennessee has no income tax.
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