tn-business-tax

Compute Tennessee business tax liabilities by classification and jurisdiction per location.

Updated Apr 11, 2026

Search Tags:#nexus #gross-receipts #tennessee #business-tax #minimum-tax #per-jurisdiction

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npx skills add https://github.com/eriksjaastad/state-business-tax-skills --skill tn-business-tax

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tn-business-tax
Source: https://github.com/eriksjaastad/state-business-tax-skills/tree/main/skills/tn-business-tax
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/eriksjaastad/state-business-tax-skills --skill tn-business-tax

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Tennessee's business tax is complex, with state and city rates, multiple classifications, thresholds, and per-jurisdiction filing. This Skill automates accurate tax calculations across locations, ensuring correct rates, minimum taxes, and filing requirements.

Core Features & Use Cases

Supports Tennessee classifications 1-5 with retailer/wholesaler determination per location.
Calculates per-jurisdiction state and city tax, includes per-location minimum tax checks, and handles multi-location filings.
Flags thresholds, exemptions, and nexus rules with citations to official TN sources.

Quick Start

Enter your Tennessee location data, select the applicable classification, and run the calculation to obtain per-location tax totals.

Frequently Asked Questions about tn-business-tax

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I calculate Tennessee business tax across multiple locations?▼

To calculate Tennessee business tax across multiple locations, the system applies state and city rates by classification per jurisdiction, checks per-location filing thresholds, and enforces minimum tax rules for accurate multi-location totals.

What are the Tennessee business tax classifications and how do they work?▼

Tennessee business tax uses classifications 1 through 5 to determine state and city rates based on retailer or wholesaler activity per location, ensuring correct tax calculation and per-jurisdiction filing compliance.

Do I need to pay the Tennessee minimum business tax for each location?▼

Yes, the Tennessee minimum business tax is applied per location. The calculation checks per-jurisdiction filing thresholds and applies the minimum tax for each of your business locations individually.

How does Tennessee business tax nexus affect my gross receipts filing?▼

Tennessee business tax nexus determines your filing obligations based on gross receipts. The system flags applicable nexus rules and per-jurisdiction filing thresholds with citations to official TN DOR sources.

Can I calculate both state and city Tennessee business tax for different jurisdictions?▼

Yes, you can calculate both state and city Tennessee business tax simultaneously. The system handles the two-tier rate system across multiple jurisdictions while applying the correct classification and minimum tax for each location.