How to obtain: Contact the Tennessee Department of Revenue
Application process: By Phone
An authorized individual must contact the Tennessee Department of Revenue at 615-253-0700 and select option 3
Things to know:
To receive a Certificate of Tax Clearance when shutting down a business, a business must file all returns to date and a final business tax return through the date of liquidation or the date the business ceased operations in Tennessee.
Furthermore, all outstanding business tax payments must be made.
A checked “final” box on a return is deemed a request for tax clearance for termination and withdrawal.
The Department’s Taxpayer Services Division issues the certificate after reviewing the account and determining that all tax liabilities are satisfied. Unless otherwise specified, the Department mails the certificate to the business’s mailing address. The clearance is valid for 45 days from the date of issuance.