NYC - No sales tax on clothing and shoes!!

[goiingnuts]

Oh god, I can't believe what I just read!

http://www.gothamgazette.com/article/issueoftheweek/20070618/200/2207

"The new budget removes the sales tax on clothing -- even luxury items."


It's officially. Let's do some serious shopping!

 

[missmustard]

Wow!!! One more reason to call it my dream city!!

I NY

 

[handbag_luvr]

Really!?!?! Yay I need to make plans now!!!

 

[Janos614]

This is excellent news! No more dealing with FedEx for ELux purchases!

 

[alvie223]

we shall see if this hold true. Also recall what is 'defined' as 'city.

 

[rainyjewels]

when does this new policy take effect? it says it's part of 2008 budget...so jan 2008?

 

[Sternchen]

 

[goiingnuts]

i read on fashionista.com that it takes effect july 1, but i'm not exactly sure.

http://www.fashionista.com/2007/06/dont_shop_quite_yet.php

 

[preppieblonde]

It will be interesting to see if it limits "luxury" items as well.

 

[Jayne07]

Good for you! We have this policy in Minneapolis too. I love it!

 

[chloe.clementine]

Wow, that's crazy! I wish they did this in SF too

 

[rainyjewels]

it's only clothing and shoes???? what about...bags?? lol

 

[GigiPickles]

lol. I'm wondering about bags myself.

 

[tinywaist]

I think this calls for another trip out to NYC!!

 

[Jillian Dollars]

it's only clothing and shoes???? what about...bags?? lol

I think there is still tax on bags. There is currently no tax on clothing and shoes under $125 (per item) but all bags still get taxed. I can't tell you how many times I've forgotten this and accused the sales clerk at C-21 of over-charging me.