NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Gary Hicks, R-Rogersville, is encouraging residents of House District 9 and all Tennesseans to take advantage of the upcoming back-to-school tax-free weekend.
The state’s annual sales tax holiday is set for Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27. Qualified purchases include clothing and shoes valued at $100 or less, school and art supplies costing less than $100 per item, and computers and tablets priced under $1,500.
“Our state’s emphasis on conservative budgeting and strong financial management ensures Tennesseans keep more money in their pockets,” said Hicks, who chairs the House Finance, Ways and Means Committee. “Preparing to send children back to school can be pricey, but the Volunteer State’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday can provide much-needed financial relief. I encourage families in Hancock, Claiborne and Hawkins counties to take advantage of this opportunity to save money on critical school supplies.”
Eligible items, including shirts, shoes, pens, backpacks and binders, among others, can be purchased tax-free online and in person.
Tennessee’s Republican supermajority has provided more than $5.1 billion in tax relief to citizens since 2011. The Volunteer State collects no personal income tax and consistently ranks as one of the most fiscally responsible and lowest-taxed states in the nation.
For more information about the sales tax holiday, visit www.tntaxholiday.com.
State Rep. Gary Hicks represents District 9 in the Tennessee House of Representatives, which includes Hancock and part of Claiborne and Hawkins counties.