[Not applicable to any transfer by gift made on or after January 1, 2012, see 67-8-118.]

(a) The tax imposed by this part with respect to gifts made prior to 1984 shall be computed at the following rates:

CLASS A

1.4 percent on amounts from $10,000 to $25,000;

2 percent on the next $25,000 or part thereof;

4 percent on the next $50,000 or part thereof;

5.5 percent on the next $200,000 or part thereof;

6.5 percent on the next $200,000 or part thereof;

9.5 percent on the excess over $500,000.

CLASS B

6.5 percent on amounts from $5,000 to $50,000;

9.5 percent on the next $50,000 or part thereof;

12 percent on the next $50,000 or part thereof;

13.5 percent on the next $50,000 or part thereof;

16 percent on the next $50,000 or part thereof;

20 percent on the excess over $250,000.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 67-8-106

  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
(b) The tax imposed by this part with respect to gifts made after 1983 shall be computed at the following rates:

CLASS A

5.5 percent on the amount of net taxable gifts up to $40,000;

6.5 percent on the next $200,000 or part thereof;

7.5 percent on the next $200,000 or part thereof;

9.5 percent on the excess over $440,000.

CLASS B

6.5 percent on the amount of net taxable gifts up to $50,000;

9.5 percent on the next $50,000 or part thereof;

12 percent on the next $50,000 or part thereof;

13.5 percent on the next $50,000 or part thereof;

16 percent on the excess over $200,000.