Tennessee
Reverse Sales Tax Calculator of Tennessee for 2024
How 2024 Sales Tax are calculated in Tennessee
The state general sales tax rate of Tennessee is 7%. In addition to the state-level sales tax, cities and municipalities in Tennessee have the authority to levy their own sales tax rates. These local rates can add up to 2.75%, resulting in a combined maximum sales tax rate of 9.75% in certain regions.
Every 2024 combined rates mentioned above are the results of Tennessee state rate (7%), the county rate (0% to 2.75%), the Tennessee cities rate (0% to 2.75%). There is no special rate for Tennessee.
Variations by Purchase Type
Tennessee's sales tax rate may vary depending on the type of purchase. Examples of taxable categories may include:
- Consumer use tax
- Rental tax
- Sales tax
- Sellers use tax
- Lodgings tax
For comprehensive details, please refer to the official Tennessee government website.
Tennessee state rate(s) for 2024
Lowest possible rate: 7% (e.g., Denver, Tennessee)
Other common rates: 8.5% .9%, 9.25%, 9.5%,
Highest possible rate: 9.75% (Adams, Tennessee)
Average combined rate across Tennessee: 9.503%
Rates changes
Changes have been made to Tennessee's county, city and/or special rates in 2024 compared to 2023.
List of Tennessee cities and their changes (up to 15)
| City Name | County Rate | City Rate | Special Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin | 2.25% (+0.25%) | 0% | 0% |
| Oliver Springs | 2.5% (-0.25%) | 0.25% (+0.25%) | 0% |
| Williston | 2.25% | 0.5% (+0.5%) | 0% |
Other 2024 sales tax Facts for Tennessee
City sales taxes: 3 out of 562 cities (0.534%) in Tennessee impose a city sales tax.ZIP code impact: 5 out of 820 ZIP codes (0.61%) in Tennessee.
Most Recent Sales Tax Rate Update
The latest update to the sales tax rates was made in January 2024.