Frequently asked questions
- Does Tennessee have a state income tax?
- No. Tennessee fully repealed the Hall Income Tax (on interest and dividends) effective January 1, 2021. Tennessee has no tax on earned wages, and never did. Your paycheck math is federal + FICA only.
- Does Nashville have a city income tax?
- No. The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County does not impose an income tax on wages. Tennessee state has none either.
- Does Tennessee have SDI or PFL?
- No. Tennessee does not have a state-mandated SDI or Paid Family Leave program. Many Nashville employers (especially in healthcare and tech) offer private short-term disability and paid leave. Check your benefits portal.
- What about the Hall Tax — is that still on my paycheck?
- No. The Hall Income Tax taxed interest and dividends (not wages) and was fully phased out by 2021. It never appeared on a regular W-2 paycheck because it only applied to investment income at filing.
- What lines should I expect on a Nashville paycheck?
- Federal income tax. Social Security (6.2% to $184,500). Medicare (1.45%). Pre-tax 401(k), HSA, FSA, Section 125 health if elected. No state or local tax line.
USA · NASHVILLE · 2026 · Educational only
Nashville Paycheck Calculator
Nashville paychecks are simple. No Tennessee state income tax (Hall Tax fully repealed 2021). No Nashville city tax. No TN SDI or PFL. Your only withholding lines are federal income tax and FICA.
Federal + FICA only
Paycheck calculator
Enter gross, state, and filing status. Estimates only.
Estimated take-home (per period)
$2,433.04
Estimated take-home (annual): $63,259.00
Educational only, not tax, legal, financial, or payroll advice. Verify with your payroll team, a CPA, the IRS, or your state tax authority.
Source
Tennessee has no state personal income tax statute. Source: Tennessee Department of Revenue.
Common questions
- Does Tennessee have a state income tax?
- No. Tennessee fully repealed the Hall Income Tax (on interest and dividends) effective January 1, 2021. Tennessee has no tax on earned wages, and never did. Your paycheck math is federal + FICA only.
- Does Nashville have a city income tax?
- No. The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County does not impose an income tax on wages. Tennessee state has none either.
- Does Tennessee have SDI or PFL?
- No. Tennessee does not have a state-mandated SDI or Paid Family Leave program. Many Nashville employers (especially in healthcare and tech) offer private short-term disability and paid leave. Check your benefits portal.
- What about the Hall Tax — is that still on my paycheck?
- No. The Hall Income Tax taxed interest and dividends (not wages) and was fully phased out by 2021. It never appeared on a regular W-2 paycheck because it only applied to investment income at filing.
- What lines should I expect on a Nashville paycheck?
- Federal income tax. Social Security (6.2% to $184,500). Medicare (1.45%). Pre-tax 401(k), HSA, FSA, Section 125 health if elected. No state or local tax line.
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PayslipIQ provides educational information and estimated calculations only. It does not provide tax, legal, financial, accounting, employment, benefits, or payroll advice. PayslipIQ is not a CPA firm, law firm, financial advisor, payroll provider, or tax authority. Always verify your paycheck, deductions, withholdings, and tax position with your employer's payroll department, a qualified CPA, the IRS, your state tax authority, or another appropriately qualified professional. Calculations are estimates; your actual paycheck may differ based on factors specific to your employer, location, benefits elections, and personal tax situation.