If you were planning to purchase a new washing machine and dryer during the state's annual "sales tax holiday," you can forget about it for the next year. Massachusetts' Democratic legislative leaders, with the acquiescence of Governor Charlie Baker, a Republican, have decided to deny consumers the 6.25 percent discount that accompanies the traditional tax-free weekend.
At a total price of $1000.00 or more for a washer and dryer, a tax holiday would save you approximately $62.50 or more, depending on the final sales figure. Add a $999.00 refrigerator to your order, and the savings would double to at least $125.00. Small change to the big spenders on Beacon Hill; real money to working families.
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