Shop and Save: TN Sales Tax Holiday

2012 Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday

Friday, August 3rd – Sunday, August 5th

So maybe back-to-school shopping isn't on top of the list while you're on vacation, but if you are in the Smokies this upcoming weekend, then you might want to take advantage of some tax-free savings while you can. The annual Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday is held each year on the very first weekend of August from Friday through Sunday.

You might be wondering what products are eligible for state and local tax exemption. Well, you can save on items such as certain clothing, school and art supplies, and even computers! Where can you reap the benefits of this event? There are a number of outlet malls and shopping centers all throughout the area in Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Gatlinburg where you can stock up on all the items your kids need for school. You can even purchase yourself a new wardrobe while you're at it too, you guessed it, tax free!

Of course, there are already some great deals to be had at the area outlet centers, so this weekend you're just bound to enhance your savings even more! In fact, the area is well known for its shopping so you might have already been planning on doing some while you're here anyway, but if you rearrange your plans to include shopping over the weekend rather than throughout the week, you'll get even more bang for your buck.

It is the absolute best time to do some shopping in the Smokies, however, there are some restrictions and exceptions you should be aware of. For example, certain clothing accessories, sporting goods, and computer accessories may not be eligible for sales tax exemption. For more information on the Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday, visit www.tntaxholiday.com.