Johnson City, Tennessee sales tax rate: 9.5%
Last updated Checked monthly
The sales tax rate in Johnson City, Tennessee is 9.5%. That’s the 7% state rate plus 2.5% in local taxes. It’s higher than 24 of the 100 Tennessee cities we checked, and 7 other cities pay the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Johnson City combined rate
9.5%
- Tennessee state
- 7%
- Washington CountyCounty
- 2.5%
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- TennesseeState · 7%$7.00
- Washington CountyCounty · 2.5%$2.50
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State and county taxes add up to 9.5%.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of Tennessee | State | 7% |
| Washington County | County | 2.5% |
| Combined rate | 9.5% |
Rate history
- July 20239.5%
- July 20249.5%
- July 20259.5%
- July 20269.5%
- Today9.5%
No change since July 2023.
Sales tax near Johnson City
Closest cities
- Jonesborough6 mi9.5%
- Bristol17 mi9.25%
- Tusculum23 mi9.75%
- Surgoinsville28 mi9.75%
- Mosheim34 mi9.75%
- Rogersville35 mi9.75%
- Parrottsville46 mi9.75%
- Newport53 mi9.75%
Elsewhere in Washington County
- Jonesborough9.5%
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What is the sales tax rate in Johnson City, Tennessee?
The combined sales tax rate in Johnson City is 9.5% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 7% Tennessee state tax, 2.5% Washington County.
Does the sales tax rate vary within Johnson City?
Johnson City has no special-district taxes, so most addresses in the city pay the same 9.5%: Tennessee’s 7% plus 2.5% county tax. This rate was calculated for Johnson City’s 37605 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Johnson City?
Yes, at the full 9.5%.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Johnson City?
Yes, if they have nexus in Tennessee: more than $100,000 in Tennessee sales in the previous or current calendar year, or a physical presence in the state. They register with the Tennessee Department of Revenue and charge the rate at the buyer’s address.
Sources. Tennessee Department of Revenue · Zamp Sales Tax API, for Johnson City’s 37605 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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