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Earned income credit in Tennessee

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Does Tennessee Have an Earned Income Tax Credit?

Short answer: No: Tennessee has no income tax, so there's no state EITC to claim. No state individual income tax and no state EITC. With no income tax, Tennessee relies more on sales and property taxes; older homeowners get this break: Property Tax Relief reimburses part of taxes for 65+ or disabled owners with 2024 income up to $37,530; disabled veterans too.

Claim the federal EITC on Form 1040 (with Schedule EIC if you have qualifying children); state credits go on your state return.

Records to keep: Keep your state return, W-2s and 1099s (1099-R, SSA-1099), and any state credit worksheets. Check your state revenue department's current-year instructions before you file.