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Tennessee’s three-month sales tax suspension for grocery items went into affect at midnight Tuesday.

Earlier in the year, the General Assembly passed the Tennessee Works Tax Act which Gov. Bill Lee signed into law.

The bill is the single largest tax cut in Tennessee history,

During the tax holiday, Tennesseans are expected to save an estimated $273 million in taxes total.

“In Tennessee, we cut taxes any chance we get because families should keep more of their own hard-earned dollars. Starting Tuesday, we’re inviting Tennesseans to take advantage of savings at the grocery store this August through October,” said Lee. “I thank the General Assembly for partnering to deliver three months of savings for Tennessee taxpayers.”

The three-month grocery tax holiday started Tuesday, August 1 and will continue through Tuesday, October 31.

It will give Tennesseans the opportunity to save up to 6.75 percent in state and local option sales tax on food and food ingredients.

Food and food ingredients are defined as liquid, concentrated, solid, frozen, dried, or dehydrated substances that are sold to be ingested or chewed by humans and are consumed for their taste or nutritional value. Food and food ingredients do not include alcoholic beverages, tobacco, candy, or dietary supplements.

“We’re proud to be able to offer three months of tax-free groceries to help hardworking Tennesseans save money,” said Department of Revenue Commissioner David Gerregano.