Tennessee gig worker tax calculator 2026
Tennessee does not tax wage or self-employment income. As a rideshare, delivery or on-demand worker you also owe federal self-employment tax (15.3% of 92.35% of net profit) and federal income tax. Use the live calculator for your own numbers; the example below shows how the estimate works out for typical income.
Worked example: $48,000 of delivery income in Tennessee
Assumes 14,000 business miles (7,000 each half of 2026), $350 parking and tolls, $1,800 app fees and a $600 phone bill used 60% for work. No W-2 job, no other income.
| Item | Single | Married, 2 kids |
|---|---|---|
| Gross income | $48,000 | $48,000 |
| Mileage and parking deduction | $10,745 | $10,745 |
| Other write-offs | $2,160 | $2,160 |
| Net profit | $35,095 | $35,095 |
| Self-employment tax | $4,959 | $4,959 |
| Federal income tax | $1,337 | $0 |
| Tennessee income tax | $0 | $0 |
| Total tax | $6,296 | $4,959 |
| Federal payment per quarter | $1,574 | $1,240 |
| All-in effective rate | 13.1% | 10.3% |
Computed by the same engine as the calculator using rate table version 2026-10-26.1.
Tennessee income tax rates
Tennessee has no tax on wage or self-employment income.
Estimated payments in Tennessee
This calculator assumes Tennessee payments follow the four federal dates. Check Tennessee's revenue department for its own estimated-tax rules before you pay.
What this estimate leaves out
- City, county and school-district income taxes.
- State credits and deductions beyond the standard deduction.
Tennessee gig tax questions
Does Tennessee tax gig and self-employment income?
Tennessee has no income tax on wages or self-employment income, so you only owe federal tax (income tax plus self-employment tax).
What is the Tennessee income tax rate for 2026?
Tennessee does not tax wage or self-employment income. City or county taxes are not included.
When are estimated tax payments due in Tennessee?
This calculator assumes Tennessee payments follow the four federal dates. Check Tennessee's revenue department for its own estimated-tax rules before you pay.
What can rideshare and delivery drivers deduct in Tennessee?
The same business expenses as everywhere: mileage (72.5 cents per mile through June 2026, 76 cents from July 1), parking and tolls, app fees, the business share of your phone, equipment and cleaning. Most states start from your federal adjusted gross income, so these deductions usually carry over.
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Rates from Tax Foundation — State individual income tax rates and brackets, 2026 (as of January 1, 2026). See the methodology for every source.