Frequently Asked Questions

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Craine, Thompson & Jones, P.C.

Urgent Topic: What is Tennessee’s treatment of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)

Tennessee currently treats the ERC as income for TN Franchise & Excise Tax Purposes.  However our managing stockholder, James W. Craine, has written a letter urging our senator to work with the Department of Revenue to make the funds non-taxable for Tennessee Excise purposes.

Where are you located?

Craine, Thompson & Jones is located in Downtown Morristown, Tennessee at 225 West First North Street, on the top floor of the Millennium Square Building, and in Sevierville at 248 Bruce Street, Sevierville, TN 37862.

What is your mailing address?

Our mailing address is:

P.O. Box 1779

Morristown, TN 37816-1779

What is the current mileage rate?

65.5 cents per mile for business miles driven in 2023.

22 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes in 2023.

14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations in 2023.

What is the annual gift limit?
$17,000 per individual in 2023 and $17,000 per individual in 2024
Example: On December 31, 2023 you give $17,000 to your son and $17,000 to your son’s wife. On January 1, 2024 (the next day), you give another $17,000 to your son and another $17,000 to your son’s wife. If you made no other gifts to your son or his wife during these two years, all the gifts are covered by the annual exclusion.
What type of entity should I form?

Taxpayers have a variety of entity options to choose from when forming a new business. However, the type of entity that is needed depends heavily on the purpose of the business and the needs of the taxpayer. A for-profit business can choose to operate as one of the following:

  1. Sole Proprietor
  2. Limited Liability Company, including Single Member LLC
  3. General Partnership
  4. Limited Partnership
  5. Subchapter S – Corporation
  6. Corporation

Contact your tax advisor or attorney to discuss the benefits and limitations of each entity option

How quickly can I write off my equipment purchases?

Section 179 is available to taxpayers engaged in an active trade or business and allows for the immediate expensing of most new or used personal property in the year it is purchased. Vehicles are eligible for Section 179, however separate limitations are imposed.

The maximum deduction that can be claimed is $1,160,000 on the first $2,890,000 of asset additions for the tax year. After the $2,890,000 investment threshold has been reached the expense maximum is subject to a phase out. These amounts are indexed annually for inflation.

Does Tennessee have an Income Tax?

No. The state of Tennessee phased out its Hall Income Tax. As of January 1, 2021 the tax was fully repealed.

Our Two Offices
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Morristown

225 W. 1st Street,
Suite 300 Millennium Square
Morristown, TN 37814

Sevierville

248 Bruce Street,
Sevierville, TN 37862

Craine, Thompson & Jones Morristown

Our Morristown Office

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Morristown

225 W 1st North Street
Suite 300, Millennium Square
Morristown, TN 37814

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248 Bruce Street,
Sevierville, TN 37862

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