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Lakeland, Tennessee sales tax rate: 9.75%

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The sales tax rate in Lakeland, Tennessee is 9.75%. That’s the 7% state rate plus 2.75% in local taxes. It’s the highest combined rate Tennessee allows, and 67 other cities pay the same.

Calculated by the Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.

Lakeland combined rate

9.75%

Tennessee state
7%
Shelby CountyCounty
2.25%
LakelandCity
0.5%
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Lakeland, TN 38002City centre
Sales tax$9.75on $100.00 · total $109.75
Taxable9.75% combined rate
  • TennesseeState · 7%$7.00
  • Shelby CountyCounty · 2.25%$2.25
  • Lakeland City (Shelby County)City · 0.5%$0.50

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Lakeland sales tax rate breakdown

State, county and city taxes add up to 9.75%.

Lakeland sales tax by jurisdiction
JurisdictionTypeRate
State of TennesseeState7%
Shelby CountyCounty2.25%
Lakeland City (Shelby County)City0.5%
Combined rate9.75%

Rate history

  1. July 20239.75%
  2. July 20249.75%
  3. July 20259.75%
  4. July 20269.75%
  5. Today9.75%

No change since July 2023.

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What is the sales tax rate in Lakeland, Tennessee?

The combined sales tax rate in Lakeland is 9.75% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 7% Tennessee state tax, 2.25% Shelby County, 0.5% Lakeland City (Shelby County).

Does the sales tax rate vary within Lakeland?

Lakeland has no special-district taxes, so most addresses in the city pay the same 9.75%: Tennessee’s 7% plus 2.25% county tax plus 0.5% city tax. This rate was calculated for Lakeland’s 38002 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.

Is SaaS taxable in Lakeland?

Yes, at the full 9.75%.

Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Lakeland?

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 Lakeland’s 38002 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.

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