Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission

 The Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission is committed to the uniform and impartial application of the Tennessee Dealer-Manufacturer Licensing Laws, Rules and Regulations.

These regulations are intended to empower consumers while allowing all dealers to compete for business on a level playing field.

The Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission shall not waiver from this mission.

*Please be aware the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission does not license or have a license classification for wholesale, broker or exporter licenses*

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TENNESSEE DEPT OF REVENUE NEWS:Claim Period for Franchise Tax Property Measure (Schedule G) Refunds Opens
NASHVILLE - Attention eligible business owners: the claim period for franchise tax property measure (Schedule G) refunds opens today. There’s limited time to file for this refund.On May 10, 2024, Governor Bill Lee signed Public Chapter 950 (2024), which eliminates the property measure from the franchise tax calculation and authorizes the Department of Revenue to issue franchise tax refunds to eligible taxpayers. Taxpayers who paid the franchise tax on the property measure using Schedule G for tax years ending on or after March 31, 2020, for which a return was filed with the department on or after January 1, 2021, are eligible for a refund.To obtain a refund, eligible taxpayers must amend their franchise and excise tax returns for all eligible tax periods and file a Claim for Refund of Franchise Tax Paid on Property Measure (Schedule G) form. Both the amended returns and the refund claim form must be submitted by November 30, 2024.The Department of Revenue has sent letters via U.S. Mail to taxpayers who are potentially eligible for these refunds. Regardless of whether you receive a letter, the department encourages taxpayers to review their records and/or consult a tax professional to determine if they qualify for a refund. The department has also created a website with frequently asked questions, a recorded webinar with a demo on how to file your refund claim , and other resources to assist taxpayers.“We encourage eligible taxpayers to file for these refunds as soon as possible,” Revenue Commissioner David Gerregano said. “Electronic filing of claims is recommended, as it may expedite the process.”The Department of Revenue is responsible for the administration of state tax laws and motor vehicle title and registration laws and the collection of taxes and fees associated with those laws. The department collects about 87 percent of total state revenue. During the 2023 fiscal year, it collected $22 billion in state taxes and fees and more than $4.6 billion in taxes and fees for local governments.  To learn more about the department, visit www.tn.gov/revenue.

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 On May 10, 2024, Governor Bill Lee signed Public Chapter 950 (2024), which eliminates the property measure from the franchise tax calculation and authorizes the Department of Revenue to issue franchise tax refunds to eligible taxpayers. Taxpayers who paid the franchise tax on the property measure using Schedule G for tax years ending on or after March 31, 2020, for which a return was filed with the department on or after January 1, 2021, are eligible for a refund. Deadline is November 30, 2024.TNIADA co-hosted  4 webinars with Economic Development Partner, HHM Accounting, for Independent Dealers on the TN Franchise Tax Revision to educate dealers of the revision.