2025 Tennessee Income Tax Brackets
Tennessee (TN) does not levy a state income tax for tax year 2025. Wages, self-employment income, and most investment income are taxed only at the federal level for Tennessee residents.
What this means for filers
- No state income tax return is required.
- Federal Form 1040 still applies.
- Sales tax, property tax, and excise taxes still fund state and local services.
- Tennessee ranks among the states with the simplest filing structure.
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Tennessee has no state income tax for 2025. Residents pay only federal income tax and FICA on earned income.
Tennessee does not levy a state income tax, so retirement distributions, pensions, and Social Security are not subject to state income tax. Federal rules still apply.
Tennessee funds state government through sales tax, property tax, excise taxes, and various fees rather than an income tax.
Tennessee 2025 income tax brackets from official state Department of Revenue publications, cross-checked against the Tax Foundation's State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets report. Effective-rate calculations use the standard deduction and progressive bracket math; itemized deductions, credits, and locality taxes are not included. Not tax advice; consult a qualified tax professional before filing.