This article from the Boston Herald today provides an interesting look at the issue of cross-border shopping in the Northeast . . . but, of course, with a focus on the issue between Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Remarkably, Massachusetts wants to increase their sales by 25 percent to 6.25 percent from 5 percent. With a sales tax rate that high, even Maine can now get on the positive side of cross-border shopping from increased purchases by Massachusetts tourists--assuming they don't do all of their shopping in New Hampshire before they get here or on their way home.
Remarkably, Massachusetts wants to increase their sales by 25 percent to 6.25 percent from 5 percent. With a sales tax rate that high, even Maine can now get on the positive side of cross-border shopping from increased purchases by Massachusetts tourists--assuming they don't do all of their shopping in New Hampshire before they get here or on their way home.
