Get ST11P, Special Purchase Refund Claim

A completed claim for refund must be filed within three years from December 31 of the year in which the tax was paid to the Commissioner of Revenue.

Environmental Assurance Fee: An environmental assurance fee is imposed on all petroleum products. This is paid in addition to all other required motor fuel taxes/fees. Gasoline Tax: A tax is imposed on gasoline, fuel alcohol and substitutes when first imported into or sold/distributed in Tennessee.

As reported by CarsDirect, Tennessee state sales tax is 7 percent of a vehicle's total purchase price. For example, if you buy a car for $20,000, then you'll pay $1400 in state sales tax.

The Department of Revenue offers a toll free tax information line for Tennessee taxpayers. The number is 1-800-342-1003. If calling from Nashville or out-of-state, you may call (615) 253-0600.

Taxpayers may also request a refund of sales or use tax paid on automobiles or boats through the Tennessee Taxpayer Access Point (TNTAP) by clicking on the non-logon services link. All refund requests must be submitted to the Department within three years of December 31 of the year in which the tax was paid.

A completed claim for refund must be filed within three years from December 31 of the year in which the tax was paid to the Commissioner of Revenue.

Use Form ST11-PUR to claim refunds of Minnesota sales tax and any related local sales taxes administered by the Department of Revenue. You may file a claim for refund directly with the department for sales tax paid to vendors on nontaxable items.