We would like to thank you for your continued commitment to the children and families of the State of Tennessee. You are a key partner to the success of this new hire reporting program, and we thank you for your diligence in reporting new hires and expected lump sum payments.

New hire reporting accelerates the child support income withholding order process, expedites child support collection from parents who change jobs frequently, and quickly locates non-custodial parents to help establish paternity and child support orders. All of which help children and families receive the support they deserve. New hire reporting also saves taxpayers by preventing welfare, workers’ compensation, and unemployment insurance fraud.

For more information, visit our FAQs and Reporting Fundamentals pages.

You may reach us directly by phone at 888-715-2280 or by email using our General Comments and Feedback form.

LUMP SUM PAYMENT reporting!

The Tennessee New Hire Reporting Center launched an automated lump sum payment module - a quick, easy to use, and timely tool designed to help employers meet and retain compliance with lump sum payment reporting requirements.

Lump sum payments are considered employee income and thereby are subject to withholding to collect past due child support. Employers that have received an income withholding order that includes an amount for past due support are required to comply with the instructions outlined therein.

 Please refer to the Tennessee Lump Sum Employer Guide where you will find additional information about Tennessee’s lump sum payment reporting requirements.