The sales tax holiday for 2024 will occur on Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11. Retail items of up to $2,500, purchased in Massachusetts for personal use on these two days, will be exempt from the state’s 6.25% sales tax.
Visit Mass.gov for frequently asked questions about this special weekend.
Legislation was signed into law in 2018 that established an annual sales tax holiday for one weekend each year. On the sales tax holiday weekend, purchases by individuals of most retail items are not subject to the state sales tax.
The following do not qualify for the sales tax holiday exemption:
- Meals
- Motor vehicles
- Motorboats
- Telecommunications services
- Gas
- Steam
- Electricity
- Tobacco products
- Marijuana or marijuana products
- Alcoholic beverages, and
- Any single item whose price is more than $2,500.
Visit Mass.gov for more information.
Merrimack Valley has no shortage of opportunities for retail therapy this tax-free weekend, from women-owned boutiques to independent shops. Shopping local helps boost the local economy and gives you some unique options for clothes, jewelry, and gifts. Plan a girls day with a shopping spree, get back-to-school gear, and find the perfect gift for that special someone. Hit the best local shopping spots in Merrimack Valley and get the most for your dollar this tax-free weekend.
