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Guide to Massachusetts' sales tax holiday this weekend
Expect busy parking lots outside stores this weekend as Massachusetts waives its sales tax for many purchases. The state's 6.25% sales tax will not be collected on Saturday and Sunday for most personal purchases up to $2,
Tax-free weekend in Massachusetts is here. Here’s what to know
Tax-free weekend in Massachusetts is here, and its a chance for residents to purchase big ticket items without worrying about the 6.25% tax.
Tax-free weekend in Massachusetts brings relief to businesses hit by tariffs
This weekend, Massachusetts is offering shoppers a break with many retail items exempt from a usual sales tax.
Massachusetts’ Sales Tax Holiday — 2 Days To Shop Without Tax
Are you ready, Massachusetts shoppers? The state’s annual Sales Tax Holiday returns for two days only: Saturday, Aug. 9 and Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. For a short weekend, Massachusetts drops its 6.25% sales tax on most retail items costing $2,
Massachusetts annual tax-free weekend returns for big savings
The tax-free weekend is August 9 and 10. For these two days, most items will have no sales tax. Starting as a Massachusetts tradition and becoming a legal requirement in 2018, most personal purchases won’t have a 6.25% sales tax collected this weekend. Kids run lemonade stand to support brain cancer charity fund “Magic for Maddie”
Tax free weekend is here in Massachusetts. Here's what does and doesn't qualify for the sales tax exemption.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. It's a popular time for shopping because the state's 6.25% sales tax is waived for most retail items, though there are some notable exceptions. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
It's time for sales tax-free weekend in Mass. Here's what to know
It’s time for Massachusetts’ annual sales tax-free holiday weekend — one of the best weekends of the year for shoppers.
Mass. businesses prepare for sales tax-free weekend, amid rising tariffs
On the side of State Road in North Dartmouth, the owners of Stan & Paul’s Appliances have posted a sign reminding drivers of this weekend’s tax-free holiday in Massachusetts. The family-run business is expecting another busy two days as shoppers take advantage of the 6.
Shoppers, businesses plan to take advantage of tax-free weekend in Massachusetts
Some stores are having additional deals on tax-free weekend. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
Massachusetts' sales tax holiday starts on Saturday
The sales tax holiday exempts both in-store and online shoppers from the current 6.25% state sales tax rate. Shoppers, eager to take advantage of the savings, said every dollar truly counts now more than ever.
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When is the 2022 sales tax holiday weekend in Massachusetts? Here’s ...
During the sales tax holiday as long as an individual piece of clothing is less than or equal to $2,500 in price, the entire amount in turn will not be subject to tax, Mass.gov said, but should ...
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What you need to know about the 2018 sales tax holiday in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts sales tax currently only applies to clothing purchases that are more than $175. During the sales tax holiday, any clothing purchases between $175 and $2,500 will also be ...