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Shoppers in three states this weekend won’t have to worry about some sales taxes, both online and in the store. Their states are holding sales tax holidays. Florida, Massachusetts and Maryland are the latest states to hold back-to-school sales tax savings events. Florida’s tax holiday began Friday, Aug. 12, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 14. Shoppers will