The sales tax rate in Union City, Tennessee is 9.75%
This combined rate includes Tennessee's state tax of 7.000% plus local taxes. The exact rate can vary slightly depending on your precise location within the city, as some addresses fall within special taxing districts.
The combined sales tax rate of 9.750% for Union City is made up of the following components:
Tax on Sale
Tennessee allows local governments to levy additional sales taxes on top of the state rate. This means the total sales tax you collect or pay depends on the specific address of the transaction — not just the city or ZIP code. Two businesses on opposite sides of the same street can have different tax obligations if they fall in different jurisdictions.
This is why accurate, address-level tax calculation matters. A single ZIP code in Tennessee can contain multiple tax rates.
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