Another Tax-Free Week for Clothing Sales

January 15 - 21, 2000

What a nice way to start the new year - a week without sales tax on clothing.

New York State is providing a temporary sales and use tax exemption on clothing, footwear, and items used to make or repair exempt clothing costing less than $500 per item.

The exemption period is from Saturday, January 15 to Friday, January 21.

Most accessories (handbags, watches, umbrellas, etc), costumes, and rented formal wear are not included in the exemption.

The New York State permanent exemption, previously scheduled for December 1, 1999, will not take place until March 1, 2000.