Mass. Jobs Bill Includes Sales Tax Holiday

July 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Mass. Jobs Bill Includes Sales Tax Holiday
" BOSTON (AP) — State lawmakers are set to vote on an economic development bill that includes a two-day sales tax holiday.

The measure would exempt most items from the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax on the weekend of Aug. 11 and Aug. 12.

Restaurant meals, tobacco and single items that cost more than $2,500 would still be taxed "

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