This tax holiday applied in previous years but has NOT yet been approved by the Massachusetts Legislature for 2025. As soon as I receive further information, this page will be updated. Be sure to check back often!
Don’t miss the Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday when doing your back-to-school shopping. The tax free weekend takes place over 2 days:
Saturday, August 13
Sunday, August 14
On those dates, you can purchase most items priced at $2,500 or less without paying Massachusetts state sales tax. These items are NOT included: restaurant meals, motor vehicles, motorboats, and tobacco. Any item priced over $2,500 will be subject to the full 6.25% tax rate.
Many stores will be having special back to school sales on eligible items in conjunction with the sales tax holiday. Walmart, Target, Shoe Carnival, Famous Footwear, Kmart, Sears, JCPenney, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marshalls, Kohl’s, Old Navy, Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max, and Staples have frequent tax free weekend sales and back to school tax holiday promotions.
Be sure to take advantage of the Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday and back-to-school tax free weekend: August 13-14, 2022.