NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennesseans can look forward to saving nearly 10% on essential items during the state’s annual sales tax holiday weekend, which runs from Friday, July 25, through Sunday, July 27.
During this period, clothing and school supplies priced at $100 or less, as well as computers priced at $1,500 or less, will be tax-free. These savings apply to both online and in-store purchases.
Here are some additional guidelines for the tax holiday:
Clothing
Exempt:
General apparel that costs $100 or less per item, such as shirts, pants, socks, shoes, dresses, etc.
Not exempt:
Apparel items priced at more than $100Items sold together, such as shoes, cannot be split up to stay beneath the $100 maximumItems such as jewelry, handbags, or sports and recreational equipmentSchool Supplies
Exempt:
School and art supplies with a purchase price of $100 or less per item, such as binders, backpacks, crayons, paper, pens, pencils, and rulers, and art supplies such as glazes, clay, paints, drawing pads, and artist paintbrushes
Not exempt:
School and art supplies individually priced at more than $100Items that are normally sold together cannot be split up to stay beneath the $100 maximumComputers
Exempt:
Computers for personal use with a purchase price of $1,500 or lessLaptop computers, if priced at $1,500 or less, also qualify as well as tablet computers
Not exempt:
Storage media, like flash drives and compact discsIndividually purchased softwarePrinter suppliesHousehold appliances”Tennessee’s strong track record of fiscal stewardship has allowed our state to cut taxes and put dollars back in the pocket of hardworking Tennesseans,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “I encourage every family to take advantage of back-to-school savings, and thank the General Assembly for their partnership to provide direct financial relief for taxpayers.”
For more information about the sales tax holiday, including a list of all qualifying items, visit their website.
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