What is the tax amount on clothes etc in New York?
both answers are partially correct and now I’m correcting myself..CORRECTION: Effective September 1, 2007, sales in New York City of clothing and footwear, and items used to make or repair clothing, costing $110 or more per item or pair, are also exempt from the 4% New York City local tax. These sales remain subject to the New York State 4% sales and use tax and the 3⁄8% sales and use tax imposed by the state in the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District. This was done to compete with NJ where there is no sales tax. Also don’t forget your hotel room will be taxed about 21% in total. Food is always taxed if you eat in a restaurant. Take aways may or may not be depending. and of course don’t forget that the service charge is never added to a restaurant bill (unless specifically stated on the bill) and easy way to figure a tip is double the tax and round up (a little more in a really good restaurant or really good service). In bars the min, is $1 per drink for the bartender and $2
