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Tennessee Payroll Tax and Registration Guide

To stay compliant with Tennessee payroll tax regulations, employers must provide specific information before Beyond can begin processing payroll:

  • Tennessee Employer Account Number and applicable tax IDs
  • Unemployment Insurance (SUI) Tax Rate, as assigned by the Tennessee Department of Labor
  • TPA access and power of attorney documentation, which are generally required to authorize Beyond to file and remit taxes on your behalf
  • Tennessee Access Code, a unique code issued annually for tax filings

 

Accurate and current information ensures Beyond can file and pay taxes correctly. Missing or incorrect data can lead to fines or interest charges, and Beyond cannot be held liable for compliance issues caused by inaccurate company tax data.

Simplify State Tax Registrations with Middesk

Need help getting set up with state agencies? Beyond partners with Middesk to make it easier to manage your business's state registrations and stay compliant, no matter where your employees are located.

With Middesk, you can:
• Register for required tax IDs and agency accounts quickly and securely
• Manage all your state accounts through a single, user-friendly platform
• Track compliance and government correspondence directly from your dashboard
• Complete “foreign qualification” steps with the Secretary of State for multi-state compliance

Explore what Middesk has to offer

Understand what you need to provide and what tax-related tasks Beyond takes care of for Tennessee employers

What Beyond Needs from You

All Tennessee Employers

Task

Purpose

Register with the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development

Required to pay state unemployment insurance

Provide Beyond with your Tennessee Employer Account Number

8-digit number issued by the Department of Labor

Provide Beyond with your Tennessee Unemployment (SUI) Tax Rate

Annual rate used to calculate unemployment tax liability

Submit your current Tennessee Access Code

Unique, annually issued code required to file quarterly reports

What Beyond handles for Tennessee employers

Withholding Tax

  • There is no individual state income tax in Tennessee.

Unemployment Insurance Tax

  • LB-0456

    Premium Report
    • Filed quarterly

  • LB-0851

    Wage Report
    • Filed quarterly

Additional Reports

  • New Hire Report

    Tennessee Report of New Hires
    • Submitted as required

Where to Find Your Tax Account Info

Existing Employers in Tennessee:

If you’ve previously run payroll in Tennessee, you should already have the necessary credentials:

  • Your Employer Account Number is listed on the annual Tax Rate Notice or any previously filed Quarterly Wage Report
  • The SUI Tax Rate can be found in Box H of your Notice of Premium Rate
  • Tennessee’s UI tax rates typically range from 0.01% to 10.0%, based on a $7,000 wage base
  • Can’t locate your account information? Contact the Department at (615) 741-2486

 

New Employers in Tennessee:

To begin filing taxes in Tennessee, you must register with the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development:

  • Complete a Report to Determine Status and apply for an Employer Account Number
  • Within 2–3 weeks, you’ll receive your 8-digit Employer Account Number and UI tax rate
  • Most new employers begin with a 2.7% SUI rate, with a $7,000 wage base
  • Online registration provides instant confirmation of your credentials

Tennessee Access Code

All Tennessee employers are assigned a new Access Code annually, which is required to file your Premium and Wage Report.

  • The code appears next to Line 1 (Total Wages) on the printed report
  • This code changes each year and must be updated in your Beyond profile accordingly

Have employees working in other states?

If your business operates across state lines or has remote team members based in different states, it’s essential to make sure the proper state paperwork is completed for each location. Beyond takes care of filing the necessary forms in every state where your employees are on payroll, helping you stay compliant no matter where your team works.

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