Professional Privilege Tax
Forms and Other Information
- Professional Privilege Tax Internet Filing
- Tax Return
- Important Notices
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Professional Tax Licensing Boards
Professional Privilege Tax for Athletes
Effective July 1, 2009, the Tennessee General Assembly enacted a new professional privilege tax on players in the National Hockey League (NHL) and National Basketball Association (NBA) on games played in Tennessee. The tax year is June 1 - May 31. The tax applies both to Tennessee-based teams (Nashville Predators and Memphis Grizzlies) and their opponents on games played in Tennessee. For more information, please click here or read this special flyer.
Effective July 1, 2009, the Tennessee General Assembly enacted a new professional privilege tax on players in the National Hockey League (NHL) and National Basketball Association (NBA) on games played in Tennessee. The tax year is June 1 - May 31. The tax applies both to Tennessee-based teams (Nashville Predators and Memphis Grizzlies) and their opponents on games played in Tennessee. For more information, please click here or read this special flyer.
Taxes at a Glance
An occupations tax is imposed on those persons with an active Tennessee license or registration to practice any of the following professions.
| Accountant | Optometrist |
| Agent (Securities) | Osteopathic Physician |
| Architect | Pharmacist |
| Attorney | Physician |
| Audiologist | Podiatrist |
| Broker-Dealer (Agents) | Prof. Athlete (NHL, NBA) |
| Chiropractor | Psychologist |
| Dentist | Real Estate Principal Broker |
| Engineer | Speech Pathologist |
| Investment Advisor | Sports Agent |
| Landscape Architect | Veterinarian |
| Lobbyist |
Due Date:
Annual - June 1
Tax Rate:
$400
For more information, e-mail professionpriv.help@tn.gov
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