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Nearly three-quarters of Massachusetts voters support a surtax on millionaires.

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BOSTON — A law approved by the Legislature and signed by Republican Gov. Charlie Baker waives the state's 6.25 percent sales tax Saturday and Sunday on most things sold in retail stores. Items excluded from the sales tax holiday include tobacco products, restaurant meals, motor vehicles and anything that costs more than $2,500...

A task force created by the state Senate has concluded that Massachusetts retailers are struggling with "profound challenges," in operating in the Bay State.

BOSTON — Governor Charlie Baker has filed a $610 million economic development bill that includes a proposal to create a permanent sales tax holiday for Massachusetts shoppers. Retailers have long pushed for a permanent tax-free weekend...

It's been an extreme burden on consumers and retailers since 2009. That's when the Massachusetts Legislature forced their will on us, again. This time with a 25% hike in the sales tax. According to the Department of Revenue, the state was rewarded with $6...

With the State's fiscal year budget not yet set, business owners and savvy shoppers are wondering if Massachusetts will once again hold a sales tax holiday weekend. The holiday is typically set for August, and nixes the State's 6.25% sales tax...

Colorado is ringing in 2014 on a high note as the Centennial State becomes the first in the nation to allow legal retail recreational marijuana sales.  Locations will be able to open their doors to anyone 21 and over.  Colorado residents will be able to buy up to an ounce of pot at a time, while those from out of state will be limited to a quarter ounce.  ...

Much to the joy of many local business owners, internet retail giant Amazon will start collecting sales tax on purchases made in Massachusetts in the New Year.