Tennessee
How 2023 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 2023 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 2023
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: 9.502%
Other 2023 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.