Little known Massachusetts sales tax loophole discovered by consumer [Video]

Massachusetts tax-free weekend is quickly approaching (it’s Aug. 10 and 11), which is a good time to buy a lot of different things. That usually excludes clothing, since it is generally exempt from the state’s sales tax year-round. Or is it?A local woman asked for help after she was charged sales tax due to a rarely invoked loophole in the law, which raises questions about how often mistakes like this might happen due to the complexities of the sales tax code. Her story demonstrates that anyone purchasing sports-related clothing in Massachusetts should take a close look at their receipts.At first, Bin Deng said the purchase of a cycling jacket at REI.com for her husband seemed like just a routine online transaction. But then, something caught her eye about the jacket’s final price.”I know after the discount, it should be under $100, but when I checked my credit card, it was …