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Sales Tax Holiday Coming Soon

Published July 30, 2009

Shoppers will soon get a price break thanks to Tennessee's annual sales tax holiday.  The three-day weekend will take place August 7-9.  During this time consumers can save almost 10 percent on tax-free clothing, school and art supplies, and computer purchases. 

The holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 7 and ends on Sunday, August 9 at 11:59 p.m.  Shoppers may purchase selected clothing with a price of $100 or less per item, school supplies with a price of $100 or less per item and computers with a price of $1,500 or less without paying Tennessee's state and local sales tax. 

"During tough economic times, this tax-saving initiative provides savings for Tennessee shoppers and a much needed boost for Tennessee retailers,” said Revenue Commissioner Reagan Farr.  “We are hopeful that all Tennessee shoppers will enjoy the immediate relief of the 2009 Sales Tax Holiday.”

The holiday also includes purchases of qualified items sold via mail, telephone, e-mail or internet if the customer orders and pays for the item and the retailer accepts the order during the holiday for immediate shipment, even if delivery is made after the exemption period.

More information from the Department of Revenue is available from the following sources:

  • Website: www.tntaxholiday.com

  • E-mail: salestax.holiday@state.tn.us

  • Telephone: (800) 342-1003