It’s that time of year again to save some money on back-to-school and other items as the state of Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday weekend will take place Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27.
The tax-free weekend will start at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 25 and end at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 27. During this holiday, Tennesseans can save nearly 10 percent on qualifying clothing, school supplies, and computers. Clothing and school supplies priced at $100 or less will be tax-free, and computers priced at $1,500 or less will also be tax-free.
Qualifying items may be purchased online and in stores.
“Tennessee’s strong track record of fiscal stewardship has allowed our state to cut taxes and put dollars back in the pocket of hardworking Tennesseans,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “I encourage every family to take advantage of back-to-school savings, and thank the General Assembly for their partnership to provide direct financial relief for taxpayers.”
In the area of clothing, the tax holiday will include general apparel that costs $100 or less per item, such as shirts, pants, socks, shoes, dresses, etc. However, not exempted will be apparel items priced at more than $100. Items sold together, such as shoes, cannot be split up to stay beneath the $100 maximum. Also not eligible for tax free status are items such as jewelry, handbags, or sports and recreational equipment.
In the area of computers, computers for personal use with a purchase price of $1,500 or less, as well as laptop and tablet computers if priced at $1,500 or less. However, storage media, like flash drives and compact discs, individually purchased software, printer supplies and household appliances are not eligible.
In the area of school supplies, school and art supplies with a purchase price of $100 or less per item, such as binders, backpacks, crayons, paper, pens, pencils, and rulers, and art supplies such as glazes, clay, paints, drawing pads, and artist paintbrushes are tax free. Not eligible for tax free status are school and art supplies individually priced at more than $100. Items that are normally sold together cannot be split up to stay beneath the $100 maximum.
In the area of computers, computers for personal use with a purchase price of $1,500 or less, as well as laptop and tablet computers if priced at $1,500 or less. However, storage media, like flash drives and compact discs, individually purchased software, printer supplies and household appliances are not eligible.
In the area of school supplies, school and art supplies with a purchase price of $100 or less per item, such as binders, backpacks, crayons, paper, pens, pencils, and rulers, and art supplies such as glazes, clay, paints, drawing pads, and artist paintbrushes are tax free. Not eligible for tax free status are school and art supplies individually priced at more than $100. Items that are normally sold together cannot be split up to stay beneath the $100 maximum.
“Tennessee’s sales tax holiday is the one time each year when these items can be bought without paying any sales tax,” Revenue Commissioner David Gerregano said. “We encourage Tennesseans to take advantage of the savings.”
Visit http://www.tntaxholiday.com for more information about the sales tax holiday, including a list of qualifying items. If you have questions, you can also call 615-253-0600 or email revenue.support@tn.gov. •
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