1099 Tax Calculator for Tennessee Freelancers
Tennessee is a tax-friendly state for 1099 contractors. With no personal state income tax on wages, Tennessee freelancers only pay federal self-employment tax and federal income tax.
Tennessee previously had a "Hall Income Tax" on investment income, but it was fully repealed in 2021. Freelance income is not subject to any state-level income tax.
Use our free 1099 tax calculator to estimate your total tax liability as a Tennessee freelancer.
Tennessee Tax Quick Facts
- State income tax rate: 0%
- Tax structure: No state income tax on wages
- Quarterly state payments: None required
Frequently Asked Questions
Do 1099 contractors pay state income tax in Tennessee?
No. Tennessee does not have a personal state income tax on wages or self-employment income.
Does Tennessee tax freelance income?
No. Tennessee repealed its Hall Income Tax in 2021 and does not tax wages or self-employment income.
Do Tennessee freelancers need quarterly state tax payments?
No state quarterly payments are needed.
Data source: IRS 2026 tax brackets and Tennessee state revenue department. Last reviewed: 2026-07-05.