Massachusetts residents will get some tax relief, at least for two days this month.
At a morning news conference, Governor Charlie Baker signed a sales tax holiday weekend for 2015 into law. Surrounded by members of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts, Governor Baker spoke about relief for consumers and increased sales for retailers through the suspension of the state’s 6.25% sales tax for the weekend of August 15th and 16th.
“The sales tax holiday gives consumers a much needed break while bolstering business across the Commonwealth for our hardworking retailers,” Governor Baker says. “We appreciate the legislature’s work on this important weekend that many people look forward to each year and encourage the Commonwealth to shop local and enjoy this opportunity to make purchases tax free.”
The belief behind the law is that the tax free weekend is a good opportunity for cities and towns in the Commonwealth to support local businesses while shoppers will save a few extra dollars.
Photo Courtesy of Jason Eppink
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