The Suffolk County sales tax rate is 4.25%.
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. Clothing and footwear under $110 are exempt from New York City and NY State sales tax.
Items and services that are exempt from sales tax include but are not limited to: Food products, dietary foods, certain beverages and health supplements sold by food markets. Diapers. Drugs and medicines for people. Medical equipment and supplies for home use. Newspapers, magazines and other periodicals.
To submit your ST-100 form, you can file electronically through New York State's tax website. Alternatively, you can download, print, and mail the completed form to the address specified in the instructions. Be sure to include all necessary documentation to avoid processing delays.
Here are some examples of the types of items that qualify for the New York food tax exemption: Canned goods. Dairy products. Fruits. Vegetables. Meat, poultry, fish. Bakery items. Snack items. Baby food.
Clothing and footwear sold for less than $110 per item or pair and items used to make or repair this clothing are exempt from the New York State 4% sales and use taxes.