Live in North Carolina, work in Tennessee
Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
State income tax: $3,481 a year
Living in North Carolina and working in Tennessee, you'd pay about $3,481 in state income tax on $100,000 of wages.
Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
State tax at different salaries
| Wages | To TN | To NC | Total | If you worked in NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $0 | $1,486 | $1,486 | $1,486 |
| $75,000 | $0 | $2,484 | $2,484 | $2,484 |
| $100,000 | $0 | $3,481 | $3,481 | $3,481 |
| $150,000 | $0 | $5,476 | $5,476 | $5,476 |
| $250,000 | $0 | $9,466 | $9,466 | $9,466 |
Single filer, all wages earned in Tennessee, 2026 state tax rules, standard deductions. Local income taxes not included.
What to do
- Make sure your employer withholds North Carolina tax, since nothing is withheld for Tennessee.
- Keep a record of the days you work in each state, especially if you sometimes work from home.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay Tennessee income tax if I live in North Carolina?
No. Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
Do I have to file taxes in both North Carolina and Tennessee?
Usually you file only one state return (a resident return in North Carolina), though some states still require a nonresident return to get a refund of any wrongly withheld tax.
Will I be taxed twice?
No. Tennessee doesn't tax your wages, so you pay only North Carolina: about $3,481 on $100,000.
Related
- Live in Tennessee, work in North Carolina
- Moving from North Carolina to Tennessee
- Moving from Tennessee to North Carolina
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Rules reviewed 2026-09-24 from state revenue departments and the Tax Foundation. Estimates only; confirm with each state's revenue department.