Tennessee income tax at a glance
- Taxes wage income
- No
- 2026 structure
- No tax on wages
- Return due (2026 tax year)
- No return for wages
- Tax agency
- Tennessee Department of Revenue
Tennessee: No tax on wages. You generally do not file a Tennessee income tax return for wages. No state individual income tax return is due for wage income.
Filing a Tennessee return with tax software
Because Tennessee does not tax wages, you usually only need a federal return, so you can skip state fees. If you lived or worked in another state with an income tax during the year, you may need to file there. Compare federal costs in the price tracker or see how to file free.
Federal deadlines still apply
Your federal 2026 return is due April 15, 2027, wherever you live. See the full 2027 federal tax calendar, estimate your refund with the refund estimator, or compare tax software.
Official sources
- Tennessee Department of Revenue for Tennessee forms, rates and due dates
- IRS: Tennessee state resources
Rates and dates can change; always confirm with the Tennessee Department of Revenue before you file.
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FAQ
Does Tennessee have a state income tax?
No. No tax on wages.
When is the Tennessee tax deadline in 2027?
Tennessee has no individual income tax return for wages. Your federal return is due April 15, 2027.
Does tax software charge for a Tennessee return?
No state return is needed for wages, so there is no state fee.
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