Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday to take place over Two Weekends this year
July 6, 2020
Nashville, TN – Mark your calendars. For 2020 only, the Tennessee General Assembly has approved two sales tax holiday weekends to help Tennesseans save money and support the economy amid the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
The first tax-free holiday weekend focuses on clothing and other back-to-school items. It begins at 12:01am on Friday, July 31st, 2020 and ends Sunday, August 2nd, at 11:59pm.
TWRA gives advice on Vessel Sales
April 2, 2020
Nashville, TN – During the Coronavirus quarantine, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) understands the hardship individuals are experiencing due to many county offices offering limited services and/or closing.
If you are needing to pay sales tax on your vessel, the TWRA is encouraging you to call your county clerk’s office to ensure they are open and that they will be able to assist prior to leaving your home.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency advises you to call ahead to your county clerk’s office before leaving home to pay your vessel’s sales tax.
Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday is this weekend July 26th-28th, 2019
July 24, 2019
Tennessee Department of Revenue
Nashville, TN – Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday is held every year, beginning at 12:01am on the last Friday in July and ending at 11:59pm the following Sunday night.
During this weekend, certain goods may be purchased tax free.
Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday is this weekend July 28th-30th, 2017
July 27, 2017
Nashville, TN – Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday is held every year, beginning at 12:01am on the last Friday in July and ending at 11:59pm the following Sunday night.
During this weekend, certain goods may be purchased tax free.
This year’s tax-free holiday weekend begins at 12:01am on Friday, July 28th, 2017 and ends Sunday, July 30th, 2017 at 11:59pm.
During this time, Tennessee shoppers can save nearly 10 percent on clothing, school supplies and computers, as students prepare for the back-to-school season.
Who can buy tax-exempt clothing?
Anyone (not just students) can buy clothing that qualify.
What’s tax-exempt?
- General apparel that costs $100 or less per item (shirts, pants, jackets, socks, shoes, dresses, etc.)
- Items that are normally sold together, such as shoes, cannot be split up to stay beneath the $100 threshold.
- More items are listed at www.tntaxholiday.com
What’s still taxable?
- Apparel that costs more than $100.00.
- Items such as jewelry, handbags, or sports and recreational equipment.
- Items purchased for business or trade use.
Who can buy tax-exempt school supplies?
Anyone (not just students) can buy school supplies that qualify.
What’s tax-exempt?
- School and art supplies with a purchase price of $100.00 or less per item, such as binders, books, backpacks, crayons, paper, pens, pencils, and rulers, and art supplies such as glazes, clay, paints, drawing pads, and artist paintbrushes.
- Items that are normally sold together cannot be split up to stay beneath the $100.00 threshold.
- More items are listed at www.tntaxholiday.com
What’s still taxable?
- School and art supplies individually priced at more than $100.00.
- Who can buy tax-exempt computers?
- Anyone (not just students) can buy computers that qualify.
Who can buy tax-exempt computers?
Anyone (not just students) can buy computers that qualify.
What’s tax-exempt?
- Computers with a purchase price of $1,500 or less.
- This includes laptops as well as tablets (iPads, etc.).
- Computers for personal (not business) use.
- More items are listed at www.tntaxholiday.com
What’s still taxable?
- Computer parts, like keyboards and monitors, when not sold with a CPU.
- Storage media, like flash drives and compact discs.
- Individually purchased software.
- Video game consoles.
- Computer printers and supplies.
- Electronic readers (Kindles, Nooks, etc.) and personal digital assistants.
- Cell phones, including smart phones.
- Items purchased for business or trade use.
Additional Information
If you have questions about the sales tax holiday, please look at our frequently asked questions.
For more information about the sales tax holiday, please visit www.tntaxholiday.com
About the Tennessee Department of Revenue
The Department of Revenue is responsible for the administration of state tax laws and motor vehicle title and registration laws and the collection of taxes and fees associated with those laws. The Department collects about 87 percent of total state revenue. During the 2015 fiscal year, it collected $12.6 billion in state taxes and fees and more than $2.4 billion in taxes and fees for local governments.
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam Highlights Cut in Grocery Tax provided by IMPROVE Act
July 7, 2017
IMPROVE Act creates the Largest Tax Cut in Tennessee History
Elizabethton, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam today highlighted the 20 percent reduction to the grocery tax included in the newly implemented IMPROVE Act by visiting local grocery stores in Elizabethton and Mount Juliet.
Effective July 1st, 2017 the IMPROVE Act, “Improving Manufacturing, Public Roads and Opportunities for a Vibrant Economy,” creates the largest tax cut in state history while delivering a safe, reliable and debt-free transportation network.
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.
Sales Tax Holiday Date Now Earlier
June 21, 2016
Date Changes Due to Legislation; Shop Tax Free in Tennessee July 29th-31st
Nashville, TN – Tennessee’s sales tax holiday will now be one weekend earlier than it has been in the past, due to a 2016 law change. Starting this year, the sales tax holiday will be held during the last weekend in July, instead of the first weekend in August each year.
From July 29th through July 31st, Tennessee shoppers can save nearly 10 percent on clothing, school supplies and computers, as students prepare for the back-to-school season.
Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday is this weekend August 1st through August 3rd, 2014
July 30, 2014
Nashville, TN – The State of Tennessee’s Annual Sales Tax Holiday is held every year on the first Friday in August and ends the following Sunday night. This year’s tax-free holiday weekend begins at 12:01am on Friday, August 1st and ends Sunday, August 3rd at 11:59pm.
What is Tax Free? Clothing $100.00 or less. School Supplies $100.00 or less. Computers $1500 or less. [Read more]
Itemizing vs. Standard Deduction; IRS gives Five Tips to Help You Choose
March 8, 2014
Washington, D.C. – When you file your tax return, you usually have a choice whether to itemize deductions or take the standard deduction. Before you choose, it’s a good idea to figure your deduction using both methods.
Then choose the one that allows you to pay the lower amount of tax.
The IRS offers these five tips to help you choose. [Read more]
Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday is August 2nd through August 4th, 2013
July 26, 2013
Nashville, TN – The State of Tennessee’s Annual Sales Tax Holiday is held every year on the first Friday in August and ends the following Sunday night. This year’s tax-free holiday weekend begins at 12:01am on Friday, August 2nd and ends Sunday, August 4th at 11:59pm.
What is Tax Free? Clothing $100.00 or less. School Supplies $100.00 or less. Computers $1500 or less. [Read more]
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signs Food Tax Reduction Bill at Monroe County Grocery
May 21, 2013
Legislation last step in two-year effort to cut state portion of sales tax on groceries to 5 percent
Vonore, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam today traveled to Monroe County to sign legislation to reduce the state portion of the sales tax on groceries from 5.25 percent to 5 percent.
Haslam held a ceremonial bill signing at Sloan’s Grocery in Vonore, Tennessee.
In 2012, the General Assembly passed and the governor signed the first step in reducing the state portion of the sales tax on groceries, lowering the rate from 5.5 percent to 5.25 percent. [Read more]
