The most common tax types that you might need to register for are "Business Tax" and "Franchise & Excise Tax"
To register for any of the above tax types, with the Department of Revenue, please visit the Tennessee Department of Revenue website and create a TNTAP account using this step-by-step instruction video or the steps listed on this page.
Step-by-Step Guide to TNTAP Account creation
To start the account creation process, please visit the Tennessee department of revenue Website and follow the instructions mentioned below:
Under "New to TNTAP?", click "Create a Logon"
Next, fill out the following sections by answering all the required questions.
General Information
Are you an entity from outside the United States? Select "No".
Click on "Next".
Registration
Customer Type: Single Member LLC
ID Type: Federal Employer ID
ID: *** EIN number ***
Confirm ID: Re-enter the EIN number
Business Name: Complete LLC name
First Name: Member's first name
Last Name: Member's last name
Email: Enter your email address
Country: UNITED STATE OF AMERICA
Phone Type: Business Phone
Contact Phone: Phone Number
Extension: ---
Alternate Phone Type: ---
Click on "Next".
Address
Enter Member's address.
USA
Attention: Member's full name
Click on "Click Here to Verify Address".
Select the address with the extension by clicking on "Select this address".
Click on "Next".
Log on Info
Username: Pick a username
Password: Enter a password
Confirm Password: Re-enter the password
Secret Question: Pick any
Secret Answer: Type in one
Electronic Correspondence: By email whenever possible
Click on "Next".
Review
Review the information entered.
Click on "Submit".
Confirmation
Email: enter email address
Confirm Email: re-enter the email address
Click on "OK".
Click on "Print Confirmation" and save it as "TNTAP Registration Confirmation".
Click on "OK".
Log In
Enter the credentials under the Log-in section.
Click on "Log in".
Protect your TNTAP profile with two-step verification
Click on "Add Email"
What email address would you like to use? enter email address
Click on "Save".
Security Code: Enter the code received on the Email
Click on "Confirm".
Register New Location
Click on "More..."
Click on "Register New Location".
Date business began at this location: Current Date
DBA Name: ---
Click on "Click Here to Lookup NAICS Code".
Type: NAICS 2017
Keyword: Consulting
Click on "Search".
Select your naics code. If you're not sure about your naics code, try searching "your profession naics code" on google. For example, if you are a marketing consultant, search "Marketing consultant naics code" on google and it should show you the relevant code.
Click on "OK".
Enter Member's address.
Country: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Attention: Member's full name
Click on "Click Here to Verify Address".
Select the address with the extension by clicking on "Select this address".
Click on "Save".
Mailing Address: Check the box (if it's the same as the business address)
Click on "Next".
Account Types at this Location: Business Tax
Click on "Next".
Business Tax Classification at this Location: 3 - Sales of Services & Other Tangible Personal Property
Are you a cable tv or wireless telecom service provider? No
Click on "Next".
Add Location Summary: Click on "Submit".
Confirmation: Enter password
Click on "OK".
Confirmation: Click "OK".
Register New Account
Click "Register New Account" under Manage Accounts.
Account Type: Franchise and Excise Tax
Click on "Next".
Franchise & Excise Tax Account Information: None of the above
Filing Frequency: Fiscal
Fiscal Year End: 12-December
Do you have an SOS Control Number? Yes
SOS Control Number: Entity Number listed on the articles of organization
Click on "Next".
Retail Accountability Program Survey: No
Click on "Next".
Account Commence Date: Current Date
Click on "Next".
Authorized Representative
Name: Member's Name
Email: Member's Email
Verify Email: Re-Enter Member's Email
Phone Type: Business Phone
Area Code:
Phone Number:
Check the box "I certify".
Click on "Next".
Add Account Summary: Click on "Submit".
Confirmation: Click on "OK".
Once you have completed the registration process, please wait for at least 24 hrs before trying to log back in to your account.
After 24 hrs, please login to the account. You should now see the following tax accounts under the Summary section:
Business Tax
Franchise and Excise Tax
If you wish to view your Business License document, you can click on "Additional Actions/Licenses" in the Business Tax section.
You should be able to view and retrieve the business license document under the "View Licenses" section.
You can also file tax returns by clicking on "View/File Returns" in the Franchise and Excise Tax section. Under the "Returns" section, you may click on "File Now" to begin the process.
For any questions regarding account creation or registration, please call TN-Department of Revenue at 615-253-0600 or 1-800-342-1003.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this document is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial or tax advice. It is not intended to be a substitute for obtaining accounting or other financial advice from an appropriate financial adviser or for the purpose of avoiding U.S. Federal, state or local tax payments and penalties.