(a) Notwithstanding any provision of this part to the contrary, except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), the retail sale of food and food ingredients for human consumption shall be taxed at the rate of four percent (4%) of the sales price.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 67-6-228

  • Alcoholic beverages: means beverages that are suitable for human consumption and contain one-half of one percent (0. See Tennessee Code 67-6-102
  • Candy: means a preparation of sugar, honey, or other natural or artificial sweeteners in combination with chocolate, fruits, nuts, or other ingredients or flavorings in the form of bars, drops, or pieces. See Tennessee Code 67-6-102
  • Food and food ingredients: means substances, whether in liquid, concentrated, solid, frozen, dried, or dehydrated form, that are sold for ingestion or chewing by humans and are consumed for their taste or nutritional value. See Tennessee Code 67-6-102
  • Prepared food: means :
    (i) Food sold in a heated state or heated by the seller. See Tennessee Code 67-6-102
  • Sale: includes the furnishing of any of the things or services taxable under this chapter. See Tennessee Code 67-6-102
  • Sales price: includes consideration received by the seller from third parties, if:
    (i) The seller actually receives consideration from a party other than the purchaser, and the consideration is directly related to a price reduction or discount on the sale. See Tennessee Code 67-6-102
  • Tobacco: means cigarettes, cigars, chewing or pipe tobacco, or any other item that contains tobacco. See Tennessee Code 67-6-102
(b) The retail sale of food and food ingredients sold as prepared food, alcoholic beverages, candy, dietary supplements and tobacco shall be taxed at the rate levied on the sale of tangible personal property at retail by § 67-6-202.
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