NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Getting something installed or repaired can be pricey, but a newly-filed Tennessee bill could make that cost a little cheaper if lawmakers determine the state can afford the change.

The proposed legislation, sponsored by Sen. Adam Lowe (R-Calhoun), would cut sales tax on labor and service costs on tangible items, for example, car repair or appliance installation.

However, Lowe told News 2 he wants to learn how much money Tennessee is generating through this tax first, which is why he filed the bill.

“The philosophical question really is: 'Should we be charging taxation on someone’s labor?' Because we do sometimes and we don’t sometimes, but before you can even begin to have that discussion, we need to have an idea of the scope of what actual revenue is coming i

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