global Tax 2012 Massachusetts Sales Tax Free Weekend August 08, 2012 Disclaimer This post was published more than two years ago, and some information may now be out of date. We want to help you make the best decisions possible—please connect with your advisor or check out our latest resources for the most current guidance. Mass. tax holiday gives consumers a tax break on personal purchases. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick approved another sales-tax free holiday weekend on August 11th and 12th that will give shoppers a break from the 6.25-percent sales tax. Items that will be exempt include those purchased for personal use up to $2,500 in value. Purchases that will still be taxed include restaurant meals, tobacco, cars and motorboats. Stay up to date on the latest tax information with the KLR Tax Guide.
