Free Webinar on Natural Disaster Sales Tax Refund Program September 30

NASHVILLE -- The Department of Revenue will host a free webinar on its Natural Disaster Sales Tax Refund program on September 30 at 9 a.m. Central time.

During this webinar, our staff will discuss sales tax refunds of up to $2,500 that are available to Tennesseans who purchased major appliances, residential furniture, or residential building supplies because their primary residence was damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster in Tennessee.

We will explore topics such as who qualifies, what items qualify, and how to request the refund. Storm victims have one year after receiving their FEMA decision letter to apply for a refund.

“Tremendous devastation from Tropical Storm Helene occurred about a year ago in East Tennessee,” Revenue Commissioner David Gerregano said. “We want to make sure storm victims receiving individual assistance from FEMA are aware that this tax relief is available to them. There is still time to apply.”

Learn more about Revenue’s Natural Disaster Sales Tax Relief Program.

The September 30 webinar is part of a free series the department offers to the public. Register for the webinar through our website.

The Department of Revenue is responsible for administering state tax laws and motor vehicle title and registration laws, as well as collecting taxes and fees associated with those laws. The department collects about 87 percent of the total state revenue. During the 2024 fiscal year, it collected $22.2 billion in state taxes and fees and more than $4.7 billion in taxes and fees for local governments.  To learn more about the department, visit www.tn.gov/revenue.

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