2026 Tax Tables

Tennessee Payroll Withholding Calculator (2026)

Tennessee has no state income tax on wages, salaries, or other earned income. Tennessee's Hall Income Tax — which had taxed interest and dividend income — was fully repealed effective January 1, 2021, making Tennessee a fully no-income-tax state. Tennessee employers withhold only federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare.

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State Tax Rate

No state income tax

State W-4 Form

Not required

Tax Year

2026

Key Facts

  • No Tennessee state income tax on wages
  • The Hall Income Tax (on dividends and interest) was repealed January 1, 2021
  • Federal withholding still applies: income tax, Social Security, Medicare

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Tennessee Withholding — Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tennessee have a state income tax?

No. Tennessee does not tax wages or salaries. The Hall Income Tax on investment income was fully repealed in 2021. Only federal withholding applies to Tennessee employees.

What payroll taxes apply in Tennessee?

Tennessee employers withhold federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%). There is no state income tax withholding.