New York's retail sales tax is a destination tax. The point of delivery or the point at which possession is transferred by the seller to the purchaser determines the rate of tax to be collected. Sales delivered outside New York State are exempt from tax. read more
Sales tax applies to retail sales of certain tangible personal property and services. Use tax applies if you buy tangible personal property and services outside the state and use it within New York State. read more
The New York sales tax rate is 4% as of 2018, with some cities and counties adding a local sales tax on top of the NY state sales tax. Exemptions to the New York sales tax will vary by state. read more
The total sales and use tax rate in New York City is 8.875%. This includes: New York City local sales and use tax rate of 4.5%; New York State sales and use tax rate of 4%; Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District surcharge of 0.375%; There is no sales tax on an item of clothing or footwear that costs less than $110. read more