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TAX & LICENSE \/ STATE TAX SYSTEM
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State Income Tax<\/strong>
Newcomers to Tennessee will be pleased to learn that the state is one of the few that does not impose a personal income tax on wages or salaries. The income tax does apply to most income from stocks, bonds, and notes receivable. Certain income is exempt, so consult the Department of Revenue for complete information or answers to your specific questions:

Tennessee Department of Revenue<\/a>
<\/strong>Taxpayer Services
500 Deaderick Street
Nashville 615-253-0600


Pensions, Social Security & IRAs
<\/strong>Since the Tennessee income tax does not apply to salaries and wages, items of income such as social security and pension income are not subject to state tax. Income from stocks and bonds of pension trusts and profit sharing trusts that are exempt from federal income taxation are also exempt from state tax. This includes such accounts as IRAs and distributions from IRA accounts.


Sales & Use Taxes
<\/strong>Tennessee state sales and use taxes are both imposed at a rate of 7 percent. Local jurisdictions tend to raise this rate by an average of 2.25 percent. Food is taxed at 5 percent, but candy, dietary supplements and prepared food are taxed at the increased 7 percent rate. Nearly 75 percent of the sales and use tax dollars support education. Among the other major state taxes is petroleum taxes, corporate franchise taxes, and excise taxes.


Property Tax<\/strong>
Levied by the county and municipal governments, the property tax rates apply to each $100 of assessed value of property. The assessment ratio applied to residential property is 25 percent. Most municipalities and some special school districts impose additional tax levies. For answers to your questions or specific tax rates, contact:


County Tax Assessors
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Anderson County<\/a>
<\/strong>Clinton 865-457-6225

Blount County<\/a>
<\/strong>Maryville 865-273-5850

Knox County<\/a>
<\/strong>Knoxville 865-215-2360

Loudon County<\/a>
<\/strong>Loudon 865-458-2059

Sevier County<\/a>
<\/strong>Sevierville 865-453-3242


Hunting & Fishing Licenses
<\/strong>Tennessee offers anglers world-class opportunities to pull a variety of fish from 28 major reservoirs as well as 19,000 miles of streams, numerous lakes and ponds. The state is also rich in gamelands for small and large-game hunting. Licenses for fishing and hunting are required for adults in Tennessee. The fees for licenses vary with your residency status, the type of license, and the duration of the license. Licenses with the exception of the Lifetime Sportsman License are available from county clerks, sporting and hardware stores, boat docks, and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) regional offices. Licenses can be ordered by phone with a major credit card. For answers to specific questions about hunting or fishing in Tennessee, contact:

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency<\/a>
<\/strong>615-781-6500

Hunter Education
<\/strong>615-781-6538
License Section
<\/strong>615-781-6585
Fisheries Division
<\/strong>615-781-6575
Wildlife Division
<\/strong>615-781-6610

Fishing Licenses by Telephone
<\/strong>888-814-8972

Online Hunting Licenses<\/a>
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Watercraft Registration
<\/strong>All boats equipped with any type of motor or sail must be registered in the state of Tennessee. Newcomers have 60 days to use their vessels on Tennessee waters with the previous state\u2019s registration before complying. Contact the TWRA office for a booklet on boating laws or answers to specific questions:

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency<\/a>
<\/strong>Boating Safety 615-781-6682
Boat Registration 615-781-6522


Pet Licenses
<\/strong>The regulations on pet licensing and immunization against rabies vary with your municipality and county jurisdiction. Contact your local animal control office for details on the regulations in your area. Pet licensing safeguards public health but also facilitates identification of lost pets. \u00a0


Voting Information
<\/strong>Any citizen of the United States and state resident who will be at least 18 years of age before the date of the next election can register to vote in Tennessee unless disqualified under the law. Qualified voters should complete a voter registration form and file the form with their local county election commission. Registration forms can be completed at a number of county offices and public libraries. It is also possible to mail in your registration form. To participate in an election, a qualified voter must be registered no less than 30 days prior to the election. Mail-in forms must be postmarked at least 30 days before the election. Voter registration is permanent unless you move, change your name, or change your political party affiliation. For more information, contact:

Tennessee State Division of Elections<\/a>
<\/strong>615-741-7956


County Election Commissions
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Anderson County<\/a><\/strong>
Clinton 865-457-6238

Blount County<\/a>
<\/strong>Maryville 865-273-5920

Knox County<\/a>
<\/strong>Knoxville 865-215-2480

Loudon County<\/a>
<\/strong>Loudon 865-458-2560

Sevier County<\/a>
<\/strong>Sevierville 865-453-6985


Political Party Headquarters
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National Democratic Committee<\/a>
<\/strong>202-863-8000

Tennessee Democratic Party<\/a>
<\/strong>615-327-9779

National Republican Committee<\/a>
<\/strong>202-863-8500

Republican Party of Tennessee<\/a>
<\/strong>615-329-9595


League of Women Voters

National League of Women Voters<\/a>
<\/strong>202-429-1965

League of Women Voters
of Tennessee and Nashville<\/a>
<\/strong>615-297-7134












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