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The Refund Report Bill
Tennessee tax refund report bill targets disaster aid purchases
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 67, relative to taxation.
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If passed, the state would have the revenue chief tell lawmakers each year how much tax was returned on disaster‑helped appliance and furniture buys.
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Citizens who get federal disaster aid will see clearer accounting of tax refunds, helping ensure the program works and preventing waste, so they should watch this bill now.
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The facts
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- Requires the commissioner of revenue to report annually on sales and use tax refunds.
- Covers purchases of major appliances, residential furniture, and residential building supplies.
- Focuses on refunds given to persons receiving federal disaster assistance.
- Reporting must start on July 1, 2027.
- Bill was introduced in the Tennessee House by Rep. Dan Howell.
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