Tennessee Personal Tax Extension | Application for Extension of Time to File Franchise and Excise Tax Return

Modified on Sat, 13 Jun at 11:57 AM

Tennessee has no personal state income tax — federal obligations still apply. File IRS Form 4868 by April 15, 2026 if you need a federal extension. File Your Federal Return →

Tennessee Personal Tax Extension Guide

No Personal State Income Tax · Personal Filing Guide

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No State Return Required

Tennessee has no personal state income tax. Your only obligation is federal — file IRS Form 4868 by April 15, 2026 if you need more time.

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Tennessee Has No Personal State Income Tax

Tennessee does not impose a personal state income tax on individuals. Tennessee residents are not required to file a state income tax return and do not need to request a state extension. There is no Tennessee personal income tax return to extend.

The Hall Income Tax—which previously taxed interest and dividends—was fully eliminated effective January 1, 2021. Tennessee residents do not need to file a personal income tax extension with the state for tax years 2021 and beyond.

Federal Tax Obligations Still Apply

Although Tennessee has no personal income tax, federal income tax obligations still apply to Tennessee residents. If you need more time to file your federal return, file IRS Form 4868 with the IRS by April 15, 2026, to receive a federal extension to October 15, 2026.

State Abbreviation	TN
State Name	Tennessee
Extension Status	No Personal State Income Tax
Other Information	Tennessee has no personal state income tax. No state return or extension required.

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