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Tennessee Tax Tables 2018 - Tax Rates and Thresholds in Tennessee

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This page contains the tax table information used for the calculation of tax and payroll deductions in Tennessee in 2018. These tax tables are used for the tax and payroll calculators published on iCalculator™ US, these tools are provided for your free use on our website. If you would like additional tax table information added to the tax calculators for Tennessee or would like to add to or suggest amendments to the information herein then please contact us.

Tennessee State Income Tax Tables in 2018

The Income tax rates and personal allowances in Tennessee are updated annually with new tax tables published for Resident and Non-resident taxpayers. The Tax tables below include the tax rates, thresholds and allowances included in the Tennessee Tax Calculator 2018.

Tennessee Single Filer Tax Tables

Tennessee Residents State Income Tax Tables for Single Filers in 2018
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
0%Flat rate on all taxable income

Tennessee Married (Joint) Filer Tax Tables

Tennessee Residents State Income Tax Tables for Married (Joint) Filers in 2018
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
0%Flat rate on all taxable income

Tennessee Married (separate) Filer Tax Tables

Tennessee Residents State Income Tax Tables for Married (separate) Filers in 2018
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
0%Flat rate on all taxable income

Tennessee Head of Household Filer Tax Tables

Tennessee Residents State Income Tax Tables for Head of Household Filers in 2018
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
0%Flat rate on all taxable income

Tennessee Widower Filer Tax Tables

Tennessee Residents State Income Tax Tables for Widower Filers in 2018
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
0%Flat rate on all taxable income

Tennessee State Payroll Deductions in 2018

In compliance with the regulations set forth by Tennessee, employers are mandated to adhere to specific payroll deduction requirements. These deductions, essential for ensuring conformity with legal standards, are routinely withheld by employers. It's important to note that these deductions are subject to annual revisions. For the year 2018, the detailed breakdown of Tennessee payroll deductions can be found below, reflecting our commitment to both regulatory adherence and transparency.

Tennessee State Payroll Deductions in 2018: Rates for Employers and Employees
Social security categoryEmployeeEmployerTotal
Unemployment Insurance Tax0%2.7%2.7%
Tennessee State Payroll Deductions in 2018: Thresholds for Employers and Employees
Social security categoryEmployeeEmployer
Min. EarningsMax. ContributionMin. EarningsMax. Contribution
Unemployment Insurance Taxn/an/an/a$ 14,000.00

Federal Income Tax Tables in 2018

Federal Single Filer Tax Tables

The federal standard deduction for a Single Filer in 2018 is $ 12,000.00.

The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Single Filer in 2018 is $ 1,550.00

Tennessee Residents State Income Tax Tables for Single Filers in 2018
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
10%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 9,525.00
12%Income from $ 9,525.01 to $ 38,700.00
22%Income from $ 38,700.01 to $ 82,500.00
24%Income from $ 82,500.01 to $ 157,500.00
32%Income from $ 157,500.01 to $ 200,000.00
35%Income from $ 200,000.01 to $ 500,000.00
37%Income from $ 500,000.01 and above

Federal Married (Joint) Filer Tax Tables

The federal standard deduction for a Married (Joint) Filer in 2018 is $ 24,000.00.

The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Married (Joint) Filer in 2018 is $ 1,300.00

Tennessee Residents State Income Tax Tables for Married (Joint) Filers in 2018
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
10%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 19,050.00
12%Income from $ 19,050.01 to $ 77,400.00
22%Income from $ 77,400.01 to $ 165,000.00
24%Income from $ 165,000.01 to $ 315,000.00
32%Income from $ 315,000.01 to $ 400,000.00
35%Income from $ 400,000.01 to $ 600,000.00
37%Income from $ 600,000.01 and above

Federal Married (separate) Filer Tax Tables

The federal standard deduction for a Married (separate) Filer in 2018 is $ 12,000.00.

The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Married (separate) Filer in 2018 is $ 1,300.00

Tennessee Residents State Income Tax Tables for Married (separate) Filers in 2018
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
10%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 9,525.00
12%Income from $ 9,525.01 to $ 38,700.00
22%Income from $ 38,700.01 to $ 82,500.00
24%Income from $ 82,500.01 to $ 157,500.00
32%Income from $ 157,500.01 to $ 200,000.00
35%Income from $ 200,000.01 to $ 300,000.00
37%Income from $ 300,000.01 and above

Federal Head of Household Filer Tax Tables

The federal standard deduction for a Head of Household Filer in 2018 is $ 18,000.00.

The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Head of Household Filer in 2018 is $ 1,550.00

Tennessee Residents State Income Tax Tables for Head of Household Filers in 2018
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
10%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 13,600.00
12%Income from $ 13,600.01 to $ 51,800.00
22%Income from $ 51,800.01 to $ 82,500.00
24%Income from $ 82,500.01 to $ 157,500.00
32%Income from $ 157,500.01 to $ 200,000.00
35%Income from $ 200,000.01 to $ 500,000.00
37%Income from $ 500,000.01 and above

Federal Widower Filer Tax Tables

The federal standard deduction for a Widower Filer in 2018 is $ 24,000.00.

The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Widower Filer in 2018 is $ 1,300.00

Tennessee Residents State Income Tax Tables for Widower Filers in 2018
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
10%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 19,050.00
12%Income from $ 19,050.01 to $ 77,400.00
22%Income from $ 77,400.01 to $ 165,000.00
24%Income from $ 165,000.01 to $ 315,000.00
32%Income from $ 315,000.01 to $ 400,000.00
35%Income from $ 400,000.01 to $ 600,000.00
37%Income from $ 600,000.01 and above

Tennessee: Federal EITC(Earned Income Tax Credits) Rates and Thresholds in 2018

Note: you must be between the ages of 25 and 65 to claim EITC in 2018 unless you have 1 or more children.

EITC Tables for Unmarried Taxpayers (single and head of household filers) in 2018
ElementNumber of Children
0123
Credit rate7.65%34%40%45%
Earned income amount$ 6,780.00$ 10,180.00$ 14,290.00$ 14,290.00
Maximum credit amount$ 519.00$ 3,461.00$ 5,716.00$ 6,431.00
Phaseout amount threshold$ 8,490.00$ 18,660.00$ 18,660.00$ 18,660.00
7.65%15.98%21.06%21.06%
EITC Tables for Married taxpayers (married filing jointly, Qualifying Widow(er)) in 2018
ElementNumber of Children
0123
Credit rate7.65%34%40%45%
Earned income amount$ 7,840.00$ 11,750.00$ 16,510.00$ 16,510.00
Maximum credit amount$ 519.00$ 3,461.00$ 5,716.00$ 6,431.00
Phaseout amount threshold$ 14,290.00$ 18,660.00$ 18,660.00$ 18,660.00
Phaseout rate7.65%15.98%21.06%21.06%

Tennessee: Federal FICA Rates in 2018

Tennessee FICA in 2018: Rates for Employers and Employees
FICA categoryEmployeeEmployerTotal
Social Security6.2%6.2%12.4%
Medicare1.45%1.45%2.9%
Additional Medicare0.9%0%0.9%
Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA)0%6%6%
Tennessee FICA in 2018: Thresholds for Employers and Employees
FICA categoryEmployeeEmployer
Min. EarningsMax. ContributionMin. EarningsMax. Contribution
Social Securityn/a$ 128,400.00n/a$ 128,400.00
Medicaren/an/an/an/a
Additional Medicare$ 200,000.00n/an/an/a
Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA)n/an/an/a$ 7,000.00

Tennessee: Federal Retirement Plan Thresholds in 2018

Federal Retirement Plan Types and Thresholds in 2018
Retirment Plan typeStandardOver 50 Catch Up
401(k), 403(b), SARSEP, and 457 plans$ 18,500.00$ 6,000.00
SIMPLE plans$ 12,500.00$ 3,000.00

2018 Tax Calculator for Tennessee

The 2018 tax rates and thresholds for both the Tennessee State Tax Tables and Federal Tax Tables are comprehensively integrated into the Tennessee Tax Calculator for 2018. This tool is freely available and is designed to help you accurately estimate your 2019 tax return.

Historic Tax Tables supported for Tennessee

The following tax tables are supported by iCalculator™ US as part of the suite of free tax tools available in the US Tax HUB we provide for Tennessee.