Today, Gov. Charlie Baker filed legislation designating Aug. 19-20, 2017 as Massachusetts’ sales tax holiday weekend to renew a tax-free weekend that generally occurs every year in the commonwealth.

The legislation would suspend the state’s 6.25 percent retail sales tax for the weekend on purchases of goods costing $2,500 or less, which will provide a welcome relief to consumers and bolster sales at businesses.

“A tax free weekend provides consumers with a great opportunity to support local businesses while saving money,” Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito said in a statement. “This weekend will especially help out parents who are looking to make back-to-school purchases, and I look forward to working with our partners in the Legislature to see this legislation passed.”