📝 Overview
This guide covers state tax information for employers running payroll in Tennessee. Tennessee has no state income tax on wages, so only Unemployment Insurance applies at the state level. Use the section below to find agency contact information, supported tax filings, and the account details required for tax setup.
⚙️ Tennessee Tax Information
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Agency Information
Website: Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Phone: (615) 741-2486
Supported Tax Filings
Quarterly Unemployment Premium and Wage Report (LB-0456/0851)
Required for Tax Setup
Unemployment Employer Number (8 digits, e.g., 1234-567 8)
Unemployment Combined UI Premium Rate (X.X%)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Find answers to common questions or additional details that may not be covered in the main instructions.
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Does Tennessee have a state income tax withholding requirement?
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No. Tennessee does not have a state income tax on wages, so there is no withholding requirement for employers. Only Unemployment Insurance applies at the state level.
Where do I find my Tennessee Unemployment Employer Number?
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Your Tennessee Unemployment Employer Number is an 8-digit number formatted as 1234-567 8. It is assigned by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development when you register and can be found on agency correspondence or by logging into your Jobs4TN employer account.
What is Tennessee's Combined UI Premium Rate?
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Tennessee's Combined UI Premium Rate is the total unemployment insurance rate you pay as an employer, which may include your experience rate and applicable surcharges. It is assigned annually by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development and communicated through your rate notice. Contact the agency at (615) 741-2486 if you need to confirm your rate.