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I’d like to inform the readers of The Coffee Room that according to New York State Tax Bulletin ST-530, religious clothing is exempt from sales tax. Therefore, when buying a Talis or Tzitzis tell the salesman or cashier of that fact and insist to not pay it.
We should be חס על מומן ישראל especially in these difficult financial times.
I’ve been buying my religious clothing in Brooklyn for over 50 years & (when paying cash;-) was never charged tax. In fact, in Brooklyn I’ve never paid tax on any purchase (hameyvin yuvin:-).
There’s no specific exemption for religious clothing, there’s a general exemption for any clothing under $110 and this list that you referenced simply defines which types of clothing are included and excluded in that exemption. Religious clothing above 110 dollars is still taxable
@The Frumguy thanks, I was not aware of this!
@ Kuvult this is the internet sir, if you want to be a ganef keep it to yourself, don’t be mechalel shem shamaim brabim
@ not avi: religious clothing is not taxable at all, read the bulletin that OP mentioned. The $110 threshold is only applicable on the state level and in certain counties such as NYC, rockland county still charges 4%+ on clothing under $110.I only wear religious clothing.
I wonder if a shtreimel or a shaitel qualifies as religious clothing. Savings could be significant!!
Joseph,
“I only wear religious clothing.”
You wear a burqa?
Frumguy,
thanks, this should be publicized. Seems so many people pay cash and do not know that it is legal!“I wonder if a shtreimel or a shaitel qualifies as religious clothing. Savings could be significant!!
Anyone claiming a tax deduction for streimlach or shaitels costing thousands of dollars should be prepared for “significant” attention from federal/state tax enforcement auditorsEven when you buy a Sefer Torah or a Mezuzah, you must pay sales tax. Unless you are a non-profit organization.
I davka thing wearing a silly furry hat is done for religious purposes only (not my religion tho), and can qualify for the sales tax exemption.
Dora,
Did anyone say anything about claiming a tax deduction?
But not paying sales tax on religious items is actually Dina demalchusa
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