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Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee invites Tennesseans to take advantage of back-to-school savings during this weekend’s July 28 – 30. 2023. traditional sales tax holiday.

“Tennessee’s commitment to strong fiscal stewardship has allowed our state to cut taxes and put dollars back in the pockets of hardworking Tennesseans,” said Governor Bill Lee. “I encourage every Tennessee family to take advantage of back-to-school savings this weekend and thank the General Assembly for partnering to provide direct financial relief for taxpayers.”

This year, the traditional sales tax holiday will suspend state and local sales tax from Friday, July 28 through Sunday, July 30, 2023, giving Tennesseans the opportunity to save up to 9.75 percent on back-to-school items, including clothing, school supplies and computers. Tennessee families can learn more here

The traditional sales tax holiday comes in addition to Governor Lee’s Tennessee Works Tax Act, the largest tax cut in Tennessee history, which includes a three-month grocery tax suspension this August 1 through October 31, 2023.


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