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星期四, 7月 30, 2015

麻州八月十五,十六日放稅假

麻州眾議會議長狄樂歐(Robert A. DeLeo),參議會議長羅森伯(Stanley Rosenberg)昨(7月30)日公佈,麻州議會通過議案,今年繼續放稅假,8月15,16兩日,消費者購物,不需付稅。
            一旦麻州州長簽署通過此案,民眾就可在這兩日享受購物二千五百元以下免付稅的優惠。
狄樂歐及羅森伯表示,銷售稅放假,對個人,家庭或企業來說都有如一劑強心針。儘管麻州經濟持續改善,但許多人仍然面對財政困難,通過這一法案,象徵著麻州議會重申他們致力幫助辛勤工作家庭的承諾。
            和往年一樣,銷售稅放假適用於購買二千五百元以下商品,並且不包括汽車,機動船,菸草,餐飲及水電。

Legislature Passes Sales Tax Holiday Bill
Sets Tax-Free Weekend in August to Provide Relief to Massachusetts Residents

BOSTON Today the Legislature approved a bill creating a sales tax holiday on August 15 and 16, 2015. The legislation is designed to provide relief to consumers and increase sales for local businesses.
“The sales tax holiday is a shot in the arm for individuals, families and businesses alike,” said House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo (D-Winthrop). “While the Massachusetts economy is continuing to improve, folks are still facing tough fiscal times. By passing this legislation, we reaffirmed our commitment to helping hardworking families, particularly as the school year begins.”

“The sales tax holiday has become an annual event in our state and today the Legislature voted to give a small tax break to consumers and businesses alike,” said Senate President Stanley Rosenberg (D-Amherst).  “I hope that we will soon review this policy to determine if, after more than a decade, the desired impact is being achieved.”  

“The summer sales tax holiday is a benefit to both consumers and businesses during a particularly slow period,” said Representative Joseph Wagner (D-Chicopee), House Chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Development.  “Suspending the tax in August leads to an increase in sales at a time when retailers could use a boost and allows families to save on a variety of purchases, including back-to-school items.”

“The summer sales tax holiday is a proven way to encourage people to buy locally and support Massachusetts companies and jobs rather than drive to New Hampshire or go to tax-free websites to shop,” said Senator Eileen Donoghue, (D- Lowell), Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Development. “The tax holiday is particularly valuable for lower-income earners who disproportionately pay more sales tax and could use a tax break now. I am proud that the Legislature took action on this important incentive to promote continued economic development in Massachusetts”


As in previous years, the sales tax holiday will apply to purchases under $2,500. It excludes vehicles, motorized boats, tobacco, meals and utilities.


The bill now goes to the Governor for his signature.

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