CLARKSVILLE, TN – The annual back-to-school sales tax holiday is coming up, providing Tennessee families an opportunity to save on essential school-related purchases before the new academic year.
Designated by the Tennessee General Assembly, the state’s annual tax-free weekend begins Friday, July 31, at 12:01 a.m. and ends Sunday, Aug. 2, at 11:59 p.m., according to a news release.
During the tax-free weekend, qualifying clothing, school supplies, computers and tablets may be purchased free of state sales tax. Items sold online are also eligible. Tax-exempt items purchased must be for personal use and not for business or trade purposes.
“Strong fiscal management allows Tennessee to continue delivering meaningful tax relief to working families,” local state Reps. Aron Maberry and Michael Lankford said in a joint statement. “Our annual sales tax holiday helps parents save on essentials their children need for a strong start to the school year while reinforcing our commitment to keeping Tennessee one of the lowest-taxed states in the nation.”
Tax-exempt items include:
- General apparel with a purchase price of $100 or less per item, such as shirts, pants, socks, shoes, dresses, etc.
- School and art supplies priced at $100 or less per item, including backpacks, binders, crayons, paper, pencils, clay, paints and drawing pads
- Computers and tablets for personal use priced at $1,500 or less
For more information on the state’s annual back-to-school tax-free weekend, including lists of exempt and non-exempt items, visit TnTaxHoliday.com.