NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Tennessee lawmakers have approved a second tax-free holiday for restaurant sales in 2020.
The first tax-free holiday is scheduled for July 31 – August 2. Now, a second is set for August 7 – 9.
On that weekend, the retail sale of food and drink by restaurants and limited service restaurants is exempt from being taxed. The standard sales tax holiday continues in 2021.
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What is the rebound?
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Safely Back to School
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Making Ends Meet
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Managing the Pressure
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Doing What’s Right
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State of Education
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We're Open Y'all
Support local businesses doing their best to stay open and serve their customers during Covid.
