NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Reps. Bryan Terry, Charlie Baum, Tim Rudd, all of Murfreesboro, and Mike Sparks and Robert Stevens, of Smyrna, are 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.
“We’ve consistently fought to keep more of Tennesseans’ hard-earned money in their pockets and this annual holiday is one way we deliver on that promise,” the lawmakers said in a joint statement. “Tennessee remains one of the most pro-business, pro-family states in the nation and this holiday boosts the local economy while providing relief to our hardworking families.”
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.
Bryan Terry, M.D., represents District 48 which includes the eastern half of Rutherford County.
Charlie Baum represents District 37 which includes a portion of northern Rutherford County.
Tim Rudd represents District 34 which includes a portion of southwestern Rutherford County.
Mike Sparks represents District 49 which includes a portion of northwestern Rutherford County.
Robert Stevens represents District 13 which includes a portion of western Rutherford County.
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