State Rep. Michele Carringer, R-Knoxville, is encouraging residents to take advantage of Tennessee’s upcoming sales tax holiday.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Michele Carringer, R-Knoxville, is encouraging residents to take advantage of Tennessee’s upcoming sales tax holiday.
The state’s annual back-to-school tax-free weekend begins on Friday, July 25 and ends on Sunday, July 27.
“Tennesseans work long hours to earn a living and this sales tax holiday is an opportunity to return some tax dollars to the people,” Carringer said. “Thanks to our strong, fiscally conservative policies, Tennessee’s economy continues to outperform much of the nation. I’m proud we can offer this kind of relief to support families as they prepare for the school year.”
During this time, certain clothing, school supplies and computers may be purchased tax-free. The sales tax holiday also applies to items sold online. Items purchased must be for personal use, not for business or trade.
Tax exempt items include:
- General apparel valued at $100 or less per item, such as shirts, pants, socks, shoes, dresses, etc.
- School and art supplies with a purchase price of $100 or less per item, such as binders, crayons, backpacks, paper, pencils, etc.
- Computers for personal use priced at $1,500 or less
- Laptop computers ($1,500 or less) and tablet computers also qualify
For more information, including full lists of exempt and not exempt items, visit www.tntaxholiday.com.
Since 2011, Tennessee’s Republican supermajority has provided more than $5.1 billion in tax relief to citizens. The Volunteer State collects zero income tax and consistently ranks as one of the most fiscally responsible and lowest-taxed states in the nation.
Michele Carringer represents District 16 which includes a portion of northern Knox County.
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