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Tennessee Surplus Lines Tax Filing 2026

The Tennessee surplus lines tax is 5% of gross premium, plus a 0.175% stamping fee. SLTax360 automates every filing so MGAs, wholesalers, and retail brokers stay compliant without manual entry.

Rates effective from 2024-01-01

Tennessee Rates Snapshot
Surplus Lines Tax 5%
Stamping Fee 0.175%

How SLTax360 Files Tennessee Surplus Lines Taxes

Filing surplus lines tax in Tennessee means navigating Tennessee's specific submission channel, fee structure, and deadline rules. SLTax360 abstracts that away: we maintain the Tennessee rate configuration in a versioned table and apply it automatically to every invoice you submit.

Each Tennessee transaction we file is itemized into its components — surplus lines tax (5%), stamping fee (0.175%) — so your audit trail shows exactly which line went where. Confirmations are retained, deadlines are tracked, and filings are reconciled against your invoice data.

Whether you're an MGA filing a handful of Tennessee transactions per month or a wholesaler running hundreds, the workflow is the same: upload, we file, you stay compliant. Want to verify the numbers yourself first? Run a free Tennessee calculation — no signup required.

Tennessee Notes: Tennessee: 5% SL tax. Fire marshal 0.75% on fire premiums.

Tennessee Surplus Lines FAQ

As of 2026, the Tennessee surplus lines tax rate is 5% of gross premium. The tax base in Tennessee includes policy fees.

Yes. Tennessee applies a stamping fee of 0.175% on top of the surplus lines tax. Stamping fees fund the state-designated stamping office that reviews and processes filings.

SLTax360 automates Tennessee surplus lines tax filing for MGAs, wholesalers, and retail brokers. We submit each transaction through the appropriate state-mandated channel (OPTins, SLIP+, or the state's own portal where applicable), retain audit-ready confirmations, and track deadlines so nothing slips. Try the free Tennessee rate in the public calculator before signing up.

Tennessee: 5% SL tax. Fire marshal 0.75% on fire premiums.

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