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Find an accountant or CPA in Tennessee

Tennessee does not tax wages, but most businesses - including many LLCs - pay franchise and excise tax, and the state sales tax rate is one of the highest in the country. Here is how to find and check a Tennessee CPA.

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Checking a Tennessee CPA

CPAs are licensed by the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy, part of the Department of Commerce and Insurance, which offers an online license search. CPAverify.org works too.

Tennessee taxes

  • No personal income tax on wages - individuals with wage income file only a federal return.
  • Franchise and excise tax: most corporations, LLCs and limited partnerships pay excise tax on their earnings and a franchise tax, even when the owners pay no personal income tax.
  • Sales tax: the state rate is 7%, and counties and cities add up to 2.75%, so many purchases are taxed at around 9.5% in total.
  • Business tax: many businesses also file a gross receipts-based business tax with the state and their city or county.

Choosing help

For an LLC or small business, ask whether the accountant files franchise and excise returns and the business tax, not just your federal return. Moving to Tennessee from a state with income tax? Ask about your final part-year return in the old state.

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Common questions

Not on wages. Tennessee has no personal income tax on earned income, but businesses usually pay franchise and excise tax.
Most do. Some entities, such as certain family-owned businesses and other qualifying organizations, may be exempt. An accountant can confirm your position.
The state rate is 7%, and local taxes add up to 2.75%, so total rates are often around 9.5%.

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