Qualifying Purchases Can Be Made In-Store or Online for Personal Use
(UCBJ) – Tennessee shoppers will once again be able to save on back-to-school purchases during the state’s annual sales tax holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 31, and ends at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2.
The tax-free weekend marks the 20th anniversary of Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday, which first launched in 2006.
During the holiday, clothing and school supplies priced at $100 or less may be purchased without paying state or local sales tax. Computers priced at $1,500 or less also qualify for the exemption. Eligible purchases may be made in stores or online and must be for personal use rather than business or trade.
“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.”
“Tennessee’s sales tax holiday has become a back-to-school tradition for families,” Revenue Commissioner David Gerregano said. “This weekend gives Tennesseans an easy way to save on many back-to-school essentials.”
Qualifying items include shirts, pants, shoes, dresses, binders, backpacks, crayons, paper, pens, pencils, computers and tablets. Items that do not qualify include jewelry, handbags, sports and recreational equipment, separately sold computer software, printer supplies and household appliances.
State officials encourage shoppers to review the list of qualifying items before making purchases.
More information, including a complete list of exempt and taxable items, is available at www.tntaxholiday.com.
Questions may also be directed to the Tennessee Department of Revenue by calling 615-253-0600 or emailing revenue.support@tn.gov.
The Tennessee Department of Revenue administers the state’s tax laws and motor vehicle title and registration laws while collecting associated taxes and fees. The department collects about 87% of Tennessee’s total state revenue. During fiscal year 2025, it collected $21 billion in state taxes and fees and more than $5 billion in local taxes and fees.
More information is available at www.tn.gov/revenue.
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