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Tennessee Industrial Machinery & Utility Sales Tax Exemption

Tennessee manufacturers are exempt from state and local sales tax on purchases of industrial machinery, and pay a reduced state sales tax rate on energy, fuel, and water used at a qualified manufacturing facility—delivering ongoing operational cost savings.

About this program

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Eligibility

Tennessee-based manufacturers operating qualified manufacturing facilities. Exemption covers industrial machinery, apparatus, and equipment with parts and accessories, plus energy and water used at the facility.

Requirements

  • Tennessee-based manufacturing operation
  • Facility must qualify as a manufacturing operation
  • Submit exemption certificate to vendors for qualifying purchases