Woodson Announces Sales Tax Holiday

Nashville, Tenn. – Sen. Jamie Woodson (R-Knoxville) is proud to announce that Tennesseans will be allowed to retain more of their hard earned money during a "sales tax holiday," August 3-5, 2007. Consumers in Tennessee may make tax-free purchases during this special one-time period in August. The next sales tax holiday will occur March 21-23, 2008.

“This is an opportunity for the hardworking citizens of Tennessee to save on clothing, school supplies and computers for the upcoming school year,” said Woodson.

During the holiday, school supplies (including school art supplies) and clothing with a purchase price of $100 or less per item are exempt from sales tax.  Computers with a purchase price of $1,500 or less can also be purchased with out sales tax.

Retailers and consumers may find further information, including a retailer's guide, fact sheets on clothing, computers and school supplies, and answers to frequently asked questions on the Department of Revenue website at www.tntaxholiday.com. 

Questions can also be answered by calling (800) 342-1003 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday, August 4th and 11 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 5th.

After serving three terms in the state House of Representatives, Woodson is currently serving her first term as a State Senator.  She is the Chairman of the Senate Education Committee; and serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee, the Senate Transportation Committee and the Joint Fiscal Review Committee.  

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