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Storage of tangible personal property is generally subject to sales tax in New York State. However, the rental of real property is not subject to sales tax. Also, storage services delivered to the purchaser outside of New York State are not subject to sales or use tax.

Imposition of sales tax The service of transporting household goods (moving service) is not subject to sales tax unless the charge is included as part of the bill for the sale of taxable property or services (e.g., a charge for shipping as part of the sale of taxable tangible personal property).

Introduction. Sales and use tax rates in New York State reflect a combined statewide rate of 4%, plus the local rate in effect in the jurisdiction (city, county, or school district) where the sale or other transaction or use occurs.

The Tax Law exempts purchases for resale; most sales to or by the federal and New York State governments, charitable organizations, and certain other exempt organizations; sales of most food for home consumption; and sales of prescription and nonprescription medicines. Sales tax also does not apply to most services.

How New York's Clothing Sales Tax Exemption Works. Items of clothing in New York under a $110 purchase price are exempt from New York's 4% state tax. This exemption applies only to clothing and footwear worn by humans, as well as fabric, zippers, yarn, buttons, etc. used to make or repair exempt clothing.

Sales of services are generally exempt from New York sales tax unless they are specifically taxable.