New York Sales Tax Exemptions

By Health & Medical Last updated Monday, July/01/2019

As of April 1, 2006, New York is sales tax free all year long for clothing, footwear and items used to make or repair clothing. Dollar limits only apply to New York City.

Neighbor state Connecticut also has a sales tax holiday.

New York Sales Tax Free Holiday Dates

Tax Free Year-Round

Clothing Exempt from New York Sales Tax

Only clothing costing more than $110 per item in New York City is subject to the 4% tax rate. All other clothing sales are tax free, including:

Aerobic Clothing
Arm Warmers
Athletic Supporters
Athletic or Sport Uniforms or Clothing
Baby Bibs
Bandannas
Bathing Suits
Belt Buckles
Belts and Suspenders
Blouses
Caps and Hats
Coats and Wraps
Coveralls
Diapers (adult and baby, cloth and disposable)
Dresses
Ear Muffs
Formal Clothing (not rented)
Gloves (batting, bicycle, dress, garden, golf, ski, tennis and work)
Gym, Jogging and Sweat Suits
Hand Muffs
Handkerchiefs
Hosiery
Jeans
Leg Warmers
Leotards
Neckwear
Rain Wear
Scout Uniforms
Shirts
Shoe Laces
Sleepwear
Socks
Undergarments

See a complete list.

Footwear Exempt from New York Sales Tax

Shoes must be less than $110 to be exempt from sales tax in New York City. All other footwear sales are tax free for:

Ballet Shoes
Bicycle Shoes
Books (climbing, fishing, riding ski, waders)
Cleats
Golf Shoes
Jazz/Dance Shoes
Slippers
Sneakers
Track Shoes

Taxable Items

Athletic equipment, barrettes, bobby pins, costumes, hair bows helmets, nonprescription sunglasses, umbrellas and watches are types of items that are always taxable.

More States With Sales Tax Holidays

Source: New York State Department of Taxation and Finance

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