February 25, 2010
Quick Tax Quiz: Which State Had the First Sales Tax Holiday?
In which state(s) did the first sales tax holiday(s) occur?
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A) Connecticut offered a sales tax holiday on back-to-school supplies in 1971.
B) Pennsylvania and Maryland offered a sales tax holiday on energy-efficient appliances in 2005.
C) Rhode Island offered a sales tax holiday on clothing and back-to-school supplies in 1999.
D) California offered a sales tax holiday on earthquake preparedness supplies in 1990.
E) Ohio and Michigan offered sales tax holidays for automobile purchases in 1980.