A Tennessee lawmaker wants to eliminate the state’s grocery tax. State Representative Elaine Davis, a Republican from Knoxville, introduced the bill on Thursday.
House Bill 21 proposes ending the state tax on groceries without increasing business taxes. If approved, the legislation would allow counties to implement their own grocery sales tax.
Davis emphasized the challenges families have faced due to rising food prices in recent years, noting that it has become increasingly difficult for many to afford necessities. She stated that repealing taxes on essential items, such as food and personal hygiene products, could save families hundreds of dollars annually.
House leadership has expressed support for the legislation. Currently, the state imposes a 4% sales tax on food, which is added to the local tax rate.
