Assemblyman
William Colton
announces an
William Colton
announces an
8.875% Sales Tax Break
on Clothing and Shoes in NYC
Beginning April 1, 2012
Beginning April 1, 2012
Starting April 1, 2012, clothing, footwear and related items that are sold for less than $110 each
are exempt from the state’s 4% sales tax! Combined with the NYC exemption, shoppers will see
a total of 8.875% savings!
**The 3/8% MTA sales tax is also exempted.
**The 3/8% MTA sales tax is also exempted.
Assemblyman William Colton
155 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223 | 718-236-1598 | coltonw@assembly.state.ny.us
155 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223 | 718-236-1598 | coltonw@assembly.state.ny.us
“This savings is good news for hardworking families and local businesses – and it can’t come at a better time. It will provide relief
at the cash register for shoppers, giving them more buying power.” – Assemblyman Colton