Progressive organizations note that relatively brief exemption periods, usually limited to a week or even just a weekend, deliver extremely modest relief to consumers, often helping poor households the least.
Author
Miles Trinidad
State Analyst
August 13, 2025
CT Mirror: Sales Tax Holidays Under Fire as CT Launches Its Promotion
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