Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Tennessee Income Limits 2025

The Tennessee income limits help estimate whether you can qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The numbers often increase in May and November of each year.
Information in this article does not constitute legal advice, it is for informational purposes only, and may not constitute the most up-to-date information. Readers should contact their attorney for advice on any particular legal matter.

You can reference this government website to see if your income is within Tennessee’s limit for chapter 7 qualification. If you find this harder to follow, you can use the below table as a guideline as well. This information is often updated around the months of November and May. 

The Tennessee means test calculator can help guide you if you are able to qualify as well. 

Note: if your household is greater than the below table, you can add $11,100 per additional household member.

# of PeopleAnnual Income
1$61,951
2$78,250
3$92,789
4$109,852
5$120,952
6$132,052
7$143,152
8$154,252
9$165,352

Tennessee Means Test Calculator

If you are unsure as to whether or not you may qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, feel free to take our free Chapter 7 calculator. The calculator was designed with you in mind and is based on the bankruptcy means test forms in Tennessee! We want to make sure you understand your eligibility, along with the other options that may be available to you based on your individual situation.

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