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Sales Tax Holiday

Friday, August 10, 2012

What Will You Buy During the Tax-Free Weekend?

Electronics? Books? Clothing? Back-to-school materials? Where will you be spending this Saturday and Sunday.

Shoppers will be getting a break to the hit on their wallets during this weekend, Aug. 11 to 12, during a sales tax holiday in Massachusetts.  This weekend the 6.25 percent sales tax levy will be suspended on most items less than $2,500. Excluded items including tobacco products, utilities, motor vehicles, motorboats and meals. That still leaves appliances, electronics, household items, toys and a variety of other products people can buy without paying taxes. Is there something you have your eye on that you might buy this weekend? What do you plan to purchase during the tax holiday? Is there something you've been waiting to buy that the holiday might motivate you to go out and get?  Know of any great deals you'd like to share? Tell us …

Lollie Davis Weeks

7:17 am on Saturday, August 11, 2012

Just realized this week that mattress we've been sleeping on is almost 20 years old - thinkin' it's time for a new one.   more ›

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Needham's 'Sizzling Sidewalk Sale' Set Aug. 11

Economic Development Director Devra Bailin encourages shoppers to visit the downtown this weekend and explains why residents should shop locally.

Shoppers will have quite a few reasons to stop by Needham businesses this Saturday. Not only is it a sales tax-free weekend, thanks to a recent vote by the Massachusetts Legislature, but there will also be all kinds of deals offered at local businesses as part of Needham's 2012 Sizzling Sidewalk Sale. Sales will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11. Shoppers can look for the "Discover Needham, Local First" logo in store windows to know exactly where special deals will be offered. In addition, shoppers can pick up the free Discover Needham Gold Card at participating businesses to enjoy discounts throughout the year. Below is a letter written about the upcoming event by Needham Economic Development Director Devra Bailin. In it, Bailin talks…

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