Governor Charlie Baker is proposing expanding the state's annual two-day sales tax holiday to a two-month event this year to supercharge the post-pandemic economy.
In comments Wednesday, he said the state can afford a 60-day period free of most sales taxes thanks to tax revenues that are almost 15% above projections as well as an infusion of federal coronavirus relief funds.
He estimated an August and September sales tax holiday would save consumers and businesses $900,000.
The state has a 6.25% sales tax on most goods and services. The proposal needs legislative approval.
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