Memphis Sales Tax Rates

Minimum Sales Rate Tax for 2024

9.75%
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What is the sales tax in Memphis?

The base state sales tax rate in Tennessee is 7.0%, but since the Shelby County tax rate is 2.25% and the city-specific tax is 0.5%, the minimum sales tax rate for Memphis is 9.75%.

How to calculate your sales tax rate

Use our online sales tax calculator to determine the combined state and local sales tax rate for each location where you have a physical or economic nexus. Just enter your state and ZIP code to get your sales tax rate.

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What is nexus?

In Memphis, businesses must understand “nexus” to determine their tax obligations. Nexus refers to the connection that requires a business to collect sales tax in a state. This concept became even more important after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., which allowed states to require sales tax collection based on economic activity rather than just a physical presence.

Specific sales tax rules for Memphis

Tennessee has special tax rates for various items. Manufactured homes are taxed at 3.5%, while food is taxed at 4%, and aviation fuel at 4.25%. Manufacturers benefit from reduced rates, paying 1% for industrial water and 1.5% for energy fuel and electricity used in data centers. Telecommunications for businesses are taxed at 7.5%, and hemp-derived cannabinoids at 6%. Cable TV and satellite services are both taxed at 8.25%, and qualified common carriers pay 3.75% on out-of-state property purchases.

Is what you're selling taxable in Memphis?

Services

Most services are subject to sale tax.

Goods

Items, such as appliances, vehicles, furniture, sporting goods, and electronics, are taxed

Clothing

Clothing is taxable unless there is a tax holiday

Electronics

Taxable

SaaS

Taxed

Digital Products

Mostly taxable

Software

Pre-written and custom software are both taxed

Freight/Shipping

Generally not subject to sales tax.

Sales tax rates for cities in Tennessee

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