Tennessee Self-Employment Tax Calculator 2026
Tennessee has no state income tax, so your self-employment income is only subject to federal taxes. Use this calculator to estimate your total tax liability including federal self-employment tax, federal income tax.
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Self-Employment Tax in Tennessee (TN)
Great news for self-employed workers in Tennessee: there's no state income tax. Your 1099 income is only subject to federal self-employment tax (15.3%) and federal income tax (10-37%). This can result in significant tax savings compared to states with income tax.
Even without state income tax, you're still responsible for making quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS for your federal taxes. Use the calculator above to estimate your quarterly payment amounts.
How Self-Employment Tax Works
The federal self-employment tax rate is 15.3% — covering both Social Security (12.4%) and Medicare (2.9%). This is calculated on 92.35% of your net self-employment earnings. For 2026, Social Security tax applies to earnings up to $176,100. You can deduct half of your SE tax when calculating your federal income tax, which reduces your overall tax burden.
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Tennessee Tax Quick Facts
- Income Tax
- None
- Federal SE Tax
- 15.3%