State Rep. Ed Butler, R-Rickman, is urging Tennessee families to take advantage of the state’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday, which runs July 25–27.
The three-day event allows shoppers to purchase certain school-related items without paying state sales tax. The tax break helps families save money as they prepare for the upcoming academic year.
“This sales tax holiday gives parents a chance to stretch their budgets and get the clothing, supplies and technology their children need for school,” Butler said. “It’s a timely benefit during what can be a costly season.”
During the tax-free weekend, shoppers can buy the following items tax-free:
- Clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less per item, including shirts, pants, shoes, socks and dresses
- School and art supplies priced at $100 or less per item, such as notebooks, crayons, backpacks and calculators
- Personal-use computers, laptops and tablets priced at $1,500 or less
The tax exemption applies to both in-store and online purchases, as long as the items meet state eligibility requirements. A full list of qualifying items is available on the Tennessee Department of Revenue’s website.
Tennessee remains one of the lowest-taxed states in the country and does not collect a personal income tax. Since 2012, the General Assembly’s Republican supermajority has approved more than $5.1 billion in tax cuts.