Once a year the state of Tennessee has a weekend where certain items are free of sales tax. Usually this weekend corresponds with parents most wonderful time of the year, back to school shopping.

1. Have a list so you don’t over buy. 

Just because you are not paying sales tax on the item means you have to buy more of them. If it’s need write it down and stay focused on the task at hand. A good place to go to find back to school lists for local school is www.hcde.org.

2. Check the Fine Print

Do you know the items that are tax free? Did you know that clothes have to be under $100 in price but can be purchased by anyone not just students. Did you know that printers are not tax free? You can go to www.tntaxholiday.com

3. Don’t forgot the thrift shops and second.

Tax free is one everything purchased no matter if it is new or old. So why not save a little more and buy used?