BOSTON – The state has announced that the annual sales tax-free weekend will take place the weekend of August 29-30.
It marks the second sales tax holiday held under the new law signed by Governor Charlie Baker in 2018 that made the weekend an annual occurrence.
“The annual sales tax holiday is an opportunity for us to support small businesses and consumers, and this year, it’s a great way to support our economy that’s been impacted by COVID-19,” said Baker.
“This pandemic has created enormous challenges for the Commonwealth’s small businesses, and the sales tax-free weekend is one way that we can encourage more economic activity to help Main Street businesses and local economies.”
“As the Commonwealth continues its phased reopening process, we recognize that many small businesses continue to face difficulties,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito.
“We are proud that our administration worked with the legislature to enact legislation making the sales tax holiday permanent and look forward to this year’s tax free weekend and the economic activity that will come with it.”
In 2018, Baker signed legislation that makes the annual sales tax holiday permanent.
The Department of Revenue is designating August 29-30 as the sales tax holiday under M.G.L. Chapter 64H, Section 6A.
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