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Survivors of Tropical Storm Helene still have time to apply for a refund of up to $2,500 in sales tax paid on major appliances, residential furniture or residential building supplies they purchased after the disaster.

People who receive financial assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the repair, replacement or reconstruction of their primary home that was damaged or destroyed during Tropical Storm Helene may qualify for a refund through the Department of Revenue’s natural disaster sales tax refund program.

The refund is Tennessee sales tax paid on eligible items, which include:

– Major appliances purchased for $3,200 or less
– Residential furniture purchased for $3,200 or less
– Residential building supplies purchased for $500 or less

Survivors can file claims up to one year from the date of their FEMA decision letter. A claimant should wait until they have made all purchases before filing a claim for a refund. The Department of Revenue accepts only one claim per household. Survivors can complete a refund application online or send a paper form through U.S. mail.

For more information about the refund program, visit the Department of Revenue’s website.