Why You Should Avoid Sales Tax Holidays

Lisa Aberle, Get Rich Slowly
Tue, 08/04/2015 - 4:00am

This article is by staff writer Lisa Aberle. It sounds good, doesn’t it? For one day per year, skip paying sales tax on — depending on the state — school supplies, clothing, computers, hurricane supplies, and other essential items. After all, depending on your state’s tax rate, you could save up to 7 percent off your purchases.

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