House of Representatives

State of Tennessee

 

Contact: Kara Watkins (615) 741-1975

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

ATTENTION

FARMERS, TIMBER HARVESTERS & NURSERY OPERATORS

Effective January 1, 2008, farmers, timber harvesters and nursery operators must qualify for and receive an Agricultural Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption from the Department of Revenue to make agricultural purchases exempt from tax.

If you have not already received your exemption certificate from the TN Dept. of Revenue, you must apply for the certificate prior to making tax exempt purchases after January 1, 2008.

For more information, please visit the TN Dept. of Revenue website at www.tennessee.gov/revenue.  Applications are available for download from the Revenue website.

If you have further questions, please contact my office.
State Representative Donna Rowland – 615-741-2804 or e-mail rep.donna.rowland@legislature.state.tn.us