Tennessee Self-Employment Tax Calculator
Calculate self-employment tax in Tennessee. See 15.3% SE tax, federal + no state tax, quarterly estimates, and take-home pay for freelancers & contractors.
| Levy | Who owes it | At this page's $85,000 of gross receipts |
|---|---|---|
| Professional privilege tax | Individuals licensed or registered in Tennessee as an attorney, securities agent, broker-dealer, investment adviser or lobbyist (Tenn. Code Ann. §67-4-1702) | $400 a year, due June 1, paid once even with more than one of those licenses |
| Business tax (state and city) | Generally, a business grossing $100,000 or more in a Tennessee county or city registers and pays it | $85,000 is under $100,000, so no business tax return; a Tennessee location taking in more than $3,000 still needs a minimal activity license from the county or city clerk, with a $15 registration fee for a new business |
Source: Tennessee Department of Revenue, Professional Privilege Tax and Business Tax, read 2026-10-19. Tennessee has no personal income tax, so the calculator's Tennessee line is $0 at any income.
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Pre-filled: No Tennessee wage income tax: 0%
Self-Employment Tax (15.3%)
Estimated • Based on your inputs
Total Tax Liability
$15,517.00
Quarterly Estimated Payment
$3,879.00
Visual Breakdown
Net Self-Employment Income
$70,000.00
Detailed Breakdown
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Tennessee taxes no personal income; what can still reach a self-employed person there is professional privilege tax and business tax (state and city) (table above, read from the state agency 2026-10-19).
How self-employment tax and federal income tax are figured (the same in every state)
Key State Information
Tennessee self-employment facts: No state income tax | LLC filing fee $300 | Annual LLC fee $300 | Median household income $71,997 | Cost of living index 89.7.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tennessee tax self-employment income?
Not as income. Professional privilege tax: $400 a year, due June 1, paid once even with more than one of those licenses. Business tax (state and city): $85,000 is under $100,000, so no business tax return; a Tennessee location taking in more than $3,000 still needs a minimal activity license from the county or city clerk, with a $15 registration fee for a new business. (Tennessee Department of Revenue, Professional Privilege Tax and Business Tax.)
What does Tennessee business tax cost once receipts pass $100,000?
Service businesses are Classification 3, taxed at 0.1875% of retail gross receipts (0.0375% wholesale), with a $22 minimum: $150,000 of service receipts comes to $281.25. Cities that enacted their own business tax add theirs. The return is due on the 15th day of the fourth month after the fiscal year ends (April 15 for a calendar year), the clerk issues a standard business license in place of the minimal activity license, and registration can be filed online through TNTAP, with up to 10 business days for the Department of Revenue to process it (Tennessee Department of Revenue business tax pages, read 2026-10-22).