Though Popular with Voters, Tax Holidays Anathema to Policy Analysts

Georgia lawmakers recently passed a bill that reinstates a sales tax holiday for school supplies and adds another for energy efficient appliances. 

Though popular with voters, conservative and liberal policy experts agree sales tax holidays do more harm than good. 

A few years ago, Georgia lawmakers ended the sales tax holiday for school supplies due to tight budget times. With budget projections a bit rosier for the first time in years, the tax holiday is set to be reinstated.