Free Webinar on Tennessee Sales Tax Basics

The Department of Revenue will host a free webinar on Tennessee sales tax basics on May 28.

NASHVILLE — The Department of Revenue invites the public to a free webinar on May 28 at 9 am Central time to discuss the basics of Tennessee’s sales tax. This session will cover who and what is subject to the tax, applicable rates, exemptions, and more.

Register for the webinar here.

This webinar is part of a series of free educational webinars offered by the department. For additional details on the series, visit the Department of Revenue’s webinar page.

The Department of Revenue administers state tax laws and motor vehicle title and registration laws, and it collects taxes and fees related to these laws. The department is responsible for approximately 87 percent of the total state revenue, having collected $22 billion in state taxes and fees and over $4.6 billion for local governments during the 2023 fiscal year. For more information about the department, visit www.tn.gov/revenue.

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