From Local 3 News: Tennessee's traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies and computers will start this year at 12:01am on Friday,
From Local 3 News: Tennessee’s traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies and computers will start this year at 12:01am on Friday, July 28 and end at 11:59pm on Sunday, July 30.
During this time clothing, school supplies and computers may be purchased tax-free, with restrictions.
Online purchases will also enjoy the sales tax holiday. To qualify, the purchased items must be for personal use, not for business or trade.
Clothing-
General clothing/apparel that costs $100 or less per item, such as shirts, pants, socks, shoes, dresses, etc. will be exempt from state sales tax during the period.
But items priced over $100, jewelry, handbags or sports equipment do not qualify for the exemption.
Items sold together, such as shoes, cannot be split up to stay beneath the $100 maximum.
School supplies-
Exempt
- School and art supplies with a purchase price of $100 or less per item, such as binders, backpacks, crayons, paper, pens, pencils, and rulers, and art supplies such as glazes, clay, paints, drawing pads, and artist paintbrushes
Not exempt
- School and art supplies individually priced at more than $100
- Items that are normally sold together cannot be split up to stay beneath the $100 maximum
Computers-
Exempt
- Computers for personal use with a purchase price of $1,500 or less
- Laptop computers, if priced at $1,500 or less, also qualify as well as tablet computers
Not exempt
- Storage media, like flash drives and compact discs
- Individually purchased software
- Printer supplies
- Household appliances
