Massachusetts Tax-Free Weekend Boosts Back to School Shopping | Boston News

Massachusetts’ tax-free shopping weekend just ended, but it left shoppers and retailers buzzing—two days of no sales tax on most back-to-school essentials like notebooks, clothes, and electronics helped families stretch their budgets and sent stores into a frenzy, especially as parents and teachers stocked up for the new school year. While some say it just shifts spending, others saw real savings, especially for big-ticket items like tablets and headphones. Just remember: meals, gas, and cars still carry the usual tax—but for eligible purchases, it was a sweet financial boost before classes start. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/61aef7aafb6cd92e