Massachusetts consumers will enjoy a sales tax holiday the weekend of August 13 and 14, thanks to legislation approved by the House and Senate last week. This marks the seventh year the state has offered a summer sales tax holiday since 2004. Senator Michael Knapik (R-Westfield) recently shared his thoughts with the Cape Cod Times about how the holiday provides a boon not only for taxpayers, but also for businesses that benefit from the increased foot traffic the tax holiday brings.