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Tax & accounting services in Tennessee

BATS helps individuals and businesses across Tennessee with tax preparation, tax planning, IRS problems, bookkeeping and payroll, with advisors who know Tennessee rules.

Tennessee tax overview

What to know about taxes in Tennessee

Tennessee does not tax wages, so most residents file only a federal return. That makes federal planning, business-level state taxes and sales tax the main places to save. Tennessee does not tax wages, but most businesses owe Tennessee franchise and excise taxes.

Whether you are filing a personal return, running a growing company or answering a letter from the IRS or the state, we pair you with an advisor who works through Tennessee returns every season.

Tennessee at a glance

State tax agency
Tennessee Department of Revenue
Income tax on wages
No tax on wages
Local income taxes
Not common
Cities with pages
6

Rates and thresholds change every year. Ask your advisor for the figures that apply to you.

Services in Tennessee

Every BATS service is available in Tennessee

Tax Preparation & Filing

Accurate federal, state and local returns for individuals, businesses, trusts and nonprofits.

Questions

Tennessee tax FAQs

9 answers about taxes in Tennessee.

Do I need to file a state income tax return in Tennessee?

Tennessee does not tax wages, so most individuals file only a federal return. Businesses may still have Tennessee filing obligations, and you may owe returns in other states where you earn income.

Does Tennessee have a sales tax?

Yes. Tennessee charges sales tax, and local rates can add to the state rate. We help Tennessee businesses register, collect the right rate and file returns with the Tennessee Department of Revenue.

What payroll registrations does a Tennessee employer need?

Employers generally register with Tennessee for unemployment insurance, plus any other state payroll programs that apply. We handle the registrations and the ongoing filings.

Do I need to make Tennessee estimated tax payments?

Because Tennessee doesn't tax wages, individuals usually make only federal estimated payments. Some Tennessee business taxes have their own payment schedules, and we keep track of those too.

How are LLCs and corporations taxed in Tennessee?

Tennessee applies its own rules to LLCs, S corporations and C corporations, and in some cases charges franchise, gross receipts or minimum taxes regardless of profit. We review how your entity is treated in Tennessee before you form it or make an election.

I moved into or out of Tennessee. What do I file?

Usually a part-year return for each state you lived in during the year, with credits so the same income is not taxed twice. Our multi-state filing service handles this.

Can you represent me with the Tennessee Department of Revenue?

Yes. In addition to IRS matters, we respond to notices and audits from the Tennessee Department of Revenue when you authorize us to.

Can a Tennessee business work with BATS remotely?

Yes. We work with Tennessee businesses through video meetings, secure document upload and cloud accounting software, so there is no need to visit an office.

Which Tennessee cities do you serve?

We have dedicated pages for Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, and we work with clients anywhere in Tennessee.

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