As Tennessee students prepare to head back to school, the Volunteer State is giving shoppers a break on sales taxes for certain items. See below for 2015 Tennessee tax holiday dates, tax-exempt items and notable rules and exceptions. Limits shown reflect cost per item.

Sales tax holiday in Tennessee

Tax holiday dates Aug. 7-9
Tax-exemption items and price limits
  • Clothing and footwear: $100 or less
  • School supplies: $100 or less
  • Computers: $1,500 or less
Notable holiday rules, exceptions Eligible items purchased but on back order outside the customer’s control will remain tax-free.

Source: Tennessee Department of Revenue