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Tenn. Sales Tax Holiday Begins Before School Starts

Posted at 8:03 AM, Jul 28, 2017
and last updated 2017-07-28 19:23:37-04

The first day of school is right around the corner and if your kids need supplies, this is the weekend to buy in Middle Tennessee. 

Here’s what you can score good deals on this weekend:

Anyone can get a tax-free computer under $1,500 this weekend unless they're buying it for business purposes. This also includes: 

  • Computers with a purchase price of $1,500 or less
  • Laptops as well as tablets (iPads, etc.)
  • Computers for personal (not business) use

What's still taxable?

  • Computer parts, like keyboards and monitors, when not sold with a CPU
  • Storage media, like flash drives and compact discs
  • Individually purchased software
  • Video game consoles
  • Computer printers and supplies
  • Electronic readers (Kindles, Nooks, etc.) and personal digital assistants
  • Cell phones, including smart phones

Other items include clothes and school and art supplies. Click here for more information.