Business & Tech
What Items Are Taxable During Massachusetts Tax-Free Weekend?
As in previous years, the sales tax holiday will apply to purchases under $2,500, with exclusions. Some of them may surprise you.

The sales tax holiday weekend is scheduled for Aug. 15 and 15. Legislators said the tax-free weekend is designed to provide relief to consumers and increase sales for local businesses.
As in previous years, the sales tax holiday will apply to purchases under $2,500, with exclusions.
Taxable Items During Massachusetts Tax-Free Weekend:
Find out what's happening in Danversfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Motor vehicles
- Motorboats
- Restaurant Meals
- Gas, utilities.
- Single item the price of which is in excess of $2,500
- Tobacco products
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.