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Pickett County Government
[Pickett County District Map] [3-Star Certification]
[Leadership Pickett Program] [County Commission]
[Pickett County Elected Officials] [Town of Byrdstown]
[State Tax] [Local Tax] [Infrastructure] [Planning Commission]
[County
Technical Assistance Service]
For more information contact the Byrdstown Pickett County Chamber of Commerce
Toll Free: 1-888-406-4704 • Local: 931-864-7195 • Email: dalehollow@twlakes.net
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Mayor
Billy Robbins |
Stephen Bilbrey, County Executive • Bill Robbins, Town Mayor • Rhonda Elder • Debbie Cross Opal Clayborn • Lana Baker Rossi • Debbie Garrett |
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Police
& Sheriff Officers |
8 |
Police
Cars |
10 |
Planning
Commission |
Yes |
Zoning
Regulations |
In Progress |
Industrial
Development Corp. |
Yes |
Fire
Defense Equipment |
6
Trucks |
Volunteer
Firefighters |
60 |
State Taxes
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Corporate
Income or Excise Tax Tennessee levies an excise tax of 6% on net earning of corporations, foreign or domestic from business conducted in the state, or on state apportionment of total earnings of interstate corporations.All taxes are deductible in determining the state excise tax base, except excise taxes and income taxes paid to the federal government or a foreign government. |
Franchise
Tax The franchise tax applies to a foreign and domestic corporations doing business in Tennessee. The rate is based on the issued and outstanding stock, surplus, and undivided profits, apportioned to Tennessee, at the end of the fiscal year. The franchise tax rate is $.25 per $100 with a minimum of $10. |
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Gasoline
Tax The state levies a gasoline tax on gasoline at the rate of $.20 per gallon. |
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Sales
& Use Tax The sales tax applies to any person or company who manufactures, distributes, or retails tangible personal property within the state. The sales tax law places the legal incidence of the tax upon the seller. The Tennessee state sales tax rate is 7% and the local option sales tax is 2.75%. Government |
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Property
Tax Tennessee does not impose a state property tax. The property tax is levied on real and personal property by county and municipal governments. All owners of property are liable for property taxes. |
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Utility
Gross Receipts Tax The utility gross receipts tax of 3% is based in intrastate gross receipts. Gross receipts taxes are paid only by bottlers, utilities, gas, water, electric power and light companies, telephone and telegraph companies, and sewage companies. |
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Personal
Income Tax The State of Tennessee does not tax earned income. A 6% tax is levied on dividends and bond interest received by individuals or other entities, including partnerships and trust. |
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Unemployment
Insurance Tax Unemployment compensation taxes are collected by both federal and state governments with Tennessee's portion of the tax serving as a credit against a portion of the federal taxes owed. The rates for employers vary. For new employers the rate is 2.7% of the first $7,000 of employee pay. |
Initial
Corporate Organization Fees
The fees for business organization and qualification (domestic)
or certificate of authority (foreign)
in the State of Tennessee
are as follows:
Domestic
For-Profit or Non-Profit Corporation |
$100.00 |
Domestic
Limited Partnerships |
$
50.00 |
Domestic
Limited Liability Company |
$
50.00/member* |
Foreign
For-Profit or Non-Profit Corporation |
$600.00 |
Foreign
Limited Partnerships |
$300.00 |
Foreign
Limited Liability Company |
$
50.00/member* |
*$50.00 per member on the date of filing, with a minimum fee of $300 and a maximum of $3,000.
Corporations
(for-profit and non-profit) and limited liability companies
are required to file an annual report with the Tennessee Secretary
of State.
Local
Tax Rates
Property
Tax |
Town |
County |
Rate
per $100 Value of Assessment |
$0.74 |
$2.53 |
Town |
County |
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Residential |
25% |
25% |
Industrial |
40% |
40% |
Personal
(Equipment) |
30% |
30% |
School
Tax |
-0- |
-0- |
Sales
Tax |
2.75% |
2.75% |
Hotel/Motel
Tax |
-0- |
-0- |
Pickett County has Achieved 3-Star Certification!
The
Three-Star Program is designed as a road map to assist
local communities in their effort to achieve excellence
in community and economic development. Participating
communities are guided through a comprehensive plan
of essential criteria developed by local economic
development professionals and a cooperative collaboration
of various state agencies. These combined efforts
have made the Three-Star Program an important component
of our state's economic strategy. |
Committed
to the Future of Tennessee |
This
program is designed to help communities take full
advantage of economic development opportunities. The
goals are to preserve existing employment, create
new employment opportunities, increase Tennessee family
income, improve quality of life and create a strong
leadership base. |
Certification
Process |
To
achieve Three-Star certification, communities must
complete a formal review and evaluation process conducted
by a team of economic and community development (ECD)
professionals. |
Recertification
Process |
Three-Star
Communities are recertified annually to ensure each
has maintained the basic program requirements and
added new elements to expand or enhance their development
plans. |
Five Steps to Three-Star Status
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