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Sales Tax Holiday

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Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Kicks Off

Massachusetts residents will get a break from the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax this weekend, thanks to legislation signed by Gov. Deval Patrick.

2012/08/11

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Governor Patrick Signs Jobs Bill

Governor Patrick has signed the new Infrastructure Investment and Economic Growth Law. It’s designed to help job creation in the state.

2012/08/07

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Mass. Jobs Bill Includes Sales Tax Holiday

State lawmakers are set to vote on an economic development bill that includes a two-day sales tax holiday.

2012/07/31

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Many Shoppers Spend Carefully During Sales Tax Holiday

Consumers are taking advantage of the tax-free holiday weekend, but they are also being very careful how they spend.

2011/08/14

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Sales Tax Holiday Underway In Massachusetts

Shoppers across the Bay State packed stores beginning Saturday, as the Sales-Tax Holiday weekend was underway.

2011/08/13

Consumers Gear Up For Sales Tax Holiday

This weekend, the 6.25% tax on items $2500 or less will be waived. It made Friday night at many area malls a preview night.

2011/08/12

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Mass. Retailers, Shoppers Looking Forward To Sales-Tax Holiday

Retail sales were up nationwide last month. Massachusetts retailers are hoping that trend continues this weekend when the state waives the sales tax.

2011/08/12

Massachusetts State House in Boston (credit: AP)

Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Set For August 13-14

Gov. Deval Patrick has signed a bill creating another sales tax holiday in Massachusetts for the weekend of August 13-14.

2011/08/01

Mass. Sales Tax Holiday This Year ‘Mostly A Consensus’ Among Officials

Shoppers could be enjoying another Massachusetts sales tax holiday this summer.

2011/07/25

Massachusetts State House in Boston (credit: AP)

Sales Tax Holiday Likely In August

They haven’t picked an exact date yet, but Beacon Hill lawmakers are confident the sales tax holiday will happen again this year.

2011/07/20

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