MA Tax Free Weekend 2025 —​ What You Need To Know

Massachusetts shoppers will get a break on sales tax Saturday and Sunday.

The annual sales tax holiday is this weekend. Here's what you need to know.

Who Qualifies?

The sales tax holiday applies only to eligible retail items bought for personal use by individuals. Purchases by corporations or other businesses, or by individuals for business use do not qualify.

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What retail items do not qualify for the sales tax holiday exemption?

According to the state of Massachusetts, the following do not qualify for the sales tax holiday exemption:

• Meals
• Motor vehicles
• Motorboats
• Telecommunications services
• Gas
• Steam
• Electricity
• Tobacco products
• Marijuana or marijuana products
• Alcoholic beverages, and
• Any single item whose price is more than $2,500

What about internet sales?

An item will qualify for the sales tax holiday exemption if you order and pay for an eligible item over the internet on the sales tax holiday during Eastern Daylight Time.

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What about layaway sales?

Layaway sales do not qualify for the sales tax holiday exemption.

Do all retailers have to participate in the sales tax holiday?

Yes

Is there a limit to the retail value to which the sales tax holiday exemption applies?

The sales tax holiday exemption is limited to eligible sales of items costing $2,500 or less. If you spend more than $2,500 on an item, the entire amount paid for the item is subject to sales tax, not just the amount that exceeds that threshold.

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