Best Invoice App for Towing Companies in Tennessee (TN)

    Glo Invoice is the invoicing app towing pros across Tennessee use to quote jobs, get signed approvals, send invoices by text, and accept card payments on the spot — with TN sales tax handled at the line-item level.

    TN sales tax

    7% + local

    Income tax

    No income tax (Hall tax eliminated)

    LLC filing

    $300 per member (min $300)

    Estimated towing ranges in Tennessee

    Modeled estimate, not a survey of local prices: a national starting range scaled by Tennessee's approximate statewide cost-of-living index (~91%). Set your own prices based on your costs and market.

    ServiceTN range
    Local light-duty tow$91.3–$230
    Per-mile rate$2.7–$6.4
    Storage (per day)$31.9–$68.4

    What a Tennessee tow operator invoice looks like

    A worked example on a typical local light-duty tow job at the TN midpoint ($161), split 40% parts / 60% labor.

    Parts / materials$64
    Labor$97
    Subtotal$161
    Tennessee state sales tax on parts (7%)Local rates apply on top (7% + local).$4
    Card processing if paid by card (2.9% + 30¢)$5
    Invoice total$165

    Glo Invoice runs this math per line item, so taxable parts and non-taxable labor never get mixed up. Verify your combined rate with the sales tax calculator or the Tennessee Department of Revenue.

    What every Tennessee tow operator invoice needs

    Vehicle info + VIN + plate

    Pickup and drop-off addresses

    Mileage and storage breakdown

    Police-call or motor-club reference

    Release-of-vehicle signature

    Tennessee licensing basics for towing pros

    Sales tax permit

    Professional license

    Local business tax

    Check the TN Secretary of State for trade-specific licensing requirements and renewal deadlines.

    Why towing businesses in Tennessee pick Glo Invoice

    Made for the trades

    Per-line tax for TN sales tax rules, parts vs labor splits, photo attachments, and signed estimates.

    Text-first delivery

    Tennessee customers open texts. Glo Invoice sends invoices over SMS — with a one-tap pay link built in.

    Get paid same day

    Built-in card payments through your connected Stripe or Square account, and Tap to Pay lets you charge on the spot.

    Works on bad signal

    Built for job sites, garages, and basements — drafts save locally and sync when you're back online.

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    Towing Companies in Tennessee: common questions

    What's the best invoice app for towing businesses in Tennessee?

    Glo Invoice is purpose-built for towing pros in Tennessee. It handles vehicle info + vin + plate, pickup and drop-off addresses, mileage and storage breakdown, applies 7% + local sales tax to the right line items, and sends invoices over SMS so customers actually pay them.

    How much should a tow operator charge in Tennessee?

    Tennessee's average cost-of-living index runs about 91% of the national average. Modeled estimate ranges for TN (not a survey of local prices): Local light-duty tow $91.3–$230; Per-mile rate $2.7–$6.4; Storage (per day) $31.9–$68.4.

    Do towing businesses charge sales tax in Tennessee?

    Tennessee's state rate is 7% (7% + local). Materials are commonly taxable while labor treatment depends on the type of work, so bill parts and labor as separate lines and confirm your case with the Tennessee Department of Revenue.

    Do I need a license to work as a tow operator in Tennessee?

    Most towing trades in Tennessee require a trade-specific state license plus local permits. Common TN requirements include: Sales tax permit; Professional license; Local business tax.

    What does it cost to register a towing business in TN?

    Tennessee LLC filing runs $300 per member (min $300), with ongoing reporting of $300 min/yr. State income tax is No income tax (Hall tax eliminated). Full breakdown in our Tennessee business setup guide.

    Is there a free trial?

    Yes — 14 days free with full access to estimates, invoices, recurring billing, card payments, and expense tracking. No charge until the trial ends.

    Setting up shop? Read the guide to starting a business in Tennessee.

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