GOP Chairman Jeremy Faison encourages Tennesseans to take advantage of sales tax holiday

House Republican Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, is encouraging citizens to take advantage of Tennessee’s upcoming sales tax holiday.

The state’s annual back-to-school tax-free weekend, designated by the Tennessee General Assembly, begins Friday, July 25 at 12:01 a.m. and ends Sunday, July 27 at 11: 59 p.m.

“The Volunteer State leads the nation in fiscal stability, conservative governance and low taxes because we believe Tennesseans know best how to spend their own money,” Faison said. “Sales tax holidays are a great opportunity for families to save on essential items, but also to support their local businesses.”

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 and tablets for personal use priced at $1,500 or less

For information, including full lists of exempt and non-exempt items, visit www.tntaxholiday.com.  

Since 2012, 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.