{"id":1414,"date":"2013-08-09T09:25:52","date_gmt":"2013-08-09T13:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=1414"},"modified":"2019-08-15T07:30:57","modified_gmt":"2019-08-15T11:30:57","slug":"mark-your-calendars-for-sales-tax-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=1414","title":{"rendered":"Mark your calendars for Sales Tax Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you live in New England, you&#8217;re probably familiar with the Sales Tax Holiday.\u00a0 It&#8217;s a time when\u00a0a state waives the normal sales tax on certain items.<\/p>\n<h3>Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday<\/h3>\n<p>Historically, the Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday occurs in August.\u00a0 This year, the dates are:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Saturday, August 17, 2019<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Sunday, August 18, 2019<\/p>\n<p>According to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, the 6.25% sales tax will be waived on items $2,500 and under.\u00a0 This\u00a0includes items purchased on the internet.\u00a0 However, Motor vehicles, motorboats, meals, telecommunications services, gas, steam, electricity, tobacco products are excluded from this sale.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special note<\/strong>: Articles of clothing which cost $175 and under are not taxed during the year.\u00a0 So if you miss the tax-free weekend, don&#8217;t worry.\u00a0 Clothing under $175 are never taxed in Massachusetts.<\/p>\n<p>For specific details visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/info-details\/sales-tax-holiday-frequently-asked-questions#overview-\">Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Connecticut\u00a0Sales Tax Holiday<\/h3>\n<p>Similarly, the state of Connecticut also offers a sales tax holiday.\u00a0 This occurs for one week during the month of August.\u00a0 This year, the dates are:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Sunday, August 18, 2019 through Saturday August 24, 2019<\/p>\n<p>According to the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services, the 6.35% sales tax will be waived on clothing and shoes costing less than $100.<\/p>\n<p>For specific details, including a chart of items included and excluded, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.ct.gov\/DRS\/Sales-Tax\/Sales-Tax-Free-Week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CT Sales Tax Free Week<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Happy Shopping!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you live in New England, you&#8217;re probably familiar with the Sales Tax Holiday.\u00a0 It&#8217;s a time when\u00a0a state waives the normal sales tax on certain items. 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