State Rep. Kelly Keisling, R-Byrdstown, is encouraging Tennessee families to take advantage of the state’s annual sales tax holiday, set for Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27.
During the tax-free weekend, shoppers can purchase qualifying clothing, school supplies and computers without paying state sales tax. The exemption also applies to eligible online purchases, as long as they are for personal use and not for business or resale.
“This weekend offers real savings for parents getting their kids ready for school,” Keisling said. “It’s a smart way to ease the financial burden on families while reinforcing Tennessee’s commitment to fiscal responsibility.”
Items exempt from sales tax include:
- Clothing items priced at $100 or less each (such as shirts, pants, shoes and dresses)
- School and art supplies costing $100 or less per item (including backpacks, notebooks, crayons and calculators)
- Computers for personal use, including laptops and tablets priced at $1,500 or less
The Tennessee Department of Revenue provides a full list of qualifying items on its website.
Tennessee continues to maintain one of the lowest overall tax burdens in the nation and does not impose a state income tax. Since 2012, the Republican-led General Assembly has delivered more than $5.1 billion in tax relief to residents statewide.