When you follow the Tennessee General Assembly, it's easy to focus on what lawmakers fail to do or address, but there are many bills passed with bipartisan and broad support.
A collection of bills sponsored by Senate Republicans will become effective on January 1, 2023. This includes key legislation that provides tax relief to farmers. The law exempts farmers from sales tax on items and services used for agriculture production, including building materials, repair services, and labor, among other expenses used in agriculture production.
The tax reduction totals $2.8 million, and does not include items such as automobiles, household appliances, or fuel used .