Sales Tax Calculator, Tennessee
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Tennessee has the highest state sales tax in the US at 7%. Add local taxes and the combined rate can reach 9.75%, making Tennessee one of the highest overall sales tax states.
Tennessee taxes groceries at a reduced 4% rate (plus local taxes). Food purchased for immediate consumption is taxed at the full rate.
▶US State Sales Tax Rates Reference
| State | State Rate |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 4% |
| Alaska | No tax |
| Arizona | 5.6% |
| Arkansas | 6.5% |
| California | 7.25% |
| Colorado | 2.9% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% |
| Delaware | No tax |
| Florida | 6% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| Idaho | 6% |
| Illinois | 6.25% |
| Indiana | 7% |
| Iowa | 6% |
| Kansas | 6.5% |
| Kentucky | 6% |
| Louisiana | 4.45% |
| Maine | 5.5% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Minnesota | 6.875% |
| Mississippi | 7% |
| Missouri | 4.225% |
| Montana | No tax |
| Nebraska | 5.5% |
| Nevada | 6.85% |
| New Hampshire | No tax |
| New Jersey | 6.625% |
| New Mexico | 4.875% |
| New York | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4.75% |
| North Dakota | 5% |
| Ohio | 5.75% |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% |
| Oregon | No tax |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 7% |
| South Carolina | 6% |
| South Dakota | 4.2% |
| Tennessee | 7% |
| Texas | 6.25% |
| Utah | 4.85% |
| Vermont | 6% |
| Virginia | 4.3% |
| Washington | 6.5% |
| West Virginia | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Wyoming | 4% |
| District of Columbia | 6% |
▶Canadian Provincial Tax Rates Reference
| Province / Territory | Tax Type | Combined Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | GST only | 5% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | HST | 15% |
| Northwest Territories | GST only | 5% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 15% |
| Nunavut | GST only | 5% |
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST 9.975% | 14.975% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST 6% | 11% |
| Yukon | GST only | 5% |
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General calculator →Frequently Asked Questions, Sales Tax Calculator in Tennessee
What is the Tennessee sales tax rate?↓
Tennessee has a 7% state sales tax, tied for the highest base state rate in the US. Cities and counties can add up to 2.75% in local taxes. Nashville (Davidson County) has a combined rate of 9.25%. Memphis has a combined rate of 9.75%. Most Tennessee cities have combined rates between 9% and 9.75%.
How are groceries taxed in Tennessee?↓
Tennessee taxes most food for home consumption (groceries) at a reduced state rate of 4% instead of the full 7%. Local taxes still apply on top of this reduced rate. For example, in Nashville with a 2.25% local rate, groceries are taxed at approximately 6.25% combined. Prepared food, candy, dietary supplements, and restaurant meals are taxed at the full combined rate.
What is exempt from sales tax in Tennessee?↓
Tennessee exempts prescription drugs and some medical equipment. Grocery food is taxed at a reduced 4% state rate rather than being fully exempt. Unlike many states, Tennessee does not broadly exempt clothing. Tennessee holds annual sales tax holidays for back-to-school items (clothing under $100, school supplies under $100) and for food (a three-day grocery holiday in August).
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