The Great Garden State of New Jersey, which is where our company is located, does not require business to collect sales tax on clothing. Therefore, all Lingerie and clothing products you purchase from MyCamila.com are Tax Free. Please follow your own State's guidelines with regard to out of state tax reporting.
Here is the legal mumbo jumbo.
NOTICE : SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR CLOTHING UNDER THE STREAMLINED SALES AND USE TAX LAW (P.L. 2005, c. 126) (Effective October 1, 2005)
Posting date: 9/6/05 (Revised 9/1/06)
The adoption of the provisions of the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement (SSUTA) results in minor changes to the current sales and use tax exemption for specific types of clothing and footwear for human use. Clothing is defined as all human wearing apparel suitable for general use. N.J.S.A. 54:32B-8.4
In general, clothing and footwear are currently exempt from tax and remain exempt from tax.
However, the following types of clothing, which are currently subject to tax, will be exempt on and after October 1, 2005:
Costumes: Under current law, only sales of “children’s costumes,” such as Halloween, dance recital, etc. are considered to be exempt clothing. Both the sale (and rental) of adult costumes are subject to tax. The definition of “clothing” in the new law does not make a distinction between children’s and adult costumes. Therefore, on and after October 1, 2005, the sale and rental of all costumes is exempt from tax. Separately purchased masks and other costume accessories remain taxable.
Fur clothing and footwear: Under the new law, fur clothing and footwear are exempt from sales tax. For additional information concerning fur purchases, see the Division’s Notice specifically addressing this area, available on the website at:
http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/salestaxfur.shtml
NOTE: Effective July 15, 2006, a gross receipts tax of 6% is imposed on the retail sale of fur clothing. For additional information concerning this tax, see the Division's Notice at:
http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/furclothingusetax.pdf
The following are examples of exempt clothing and footwear:
Aprons, household and shop; athletic supporters; baby receiving blankets; bathing suits and caps; beach capes and coats; belts and suspenders; boots; coats and jackets; costumes; diapers, children and adult, including disposable diapers; ear muffs; footlets; formal wear; garters and garter belts; girdles; gloves and mittens for general use; hats and caps; hosiery; insoles for shoes; lab coats; neckties; overshoes; pantyhose; rainwear; rubber pants; sandals; scarves; shoes and shoe laces; slippers; sneakers; socks and stocking; steel toes shoes, safety shoes; underwear; uniforms, athletic and non-athletic; and wedding apparel.
Clothing does not include the following, if sold separately: belt buckles, patches and emblems, costume masks. Such items are subject to tax.
Clothing does include sewing materials, such as fabrics, thread, knitting yarn, buttons and zippers, when purchased by non-commercial purchasers for incorporation into clothing. Such items continue to be exempt from tax. N.J.S.A. 54:32B-8.4(c)
Clothing accessories are items worn on the person or in conjunction with clothing. Clothing accessories are currently subject to tax and remain subject to tax.
The following are examples of taxable accessories: hair notions (barrettes, bows, clips etc.); handbags; handkerchiefs; jewelry, umbrellas; wallets; watches; wigs and hair pieces
Protective equipment means items for human wear that are designed for protection of the wearer against injury or disease, or for protection against damage or injury of other persons or property, but not suitable for general use. Safety clothing, including protective equipment worn as part of work clothing, is currently exempt from tax and remains exempt from tax. N.J.S.A. 54:32B-8.4(b)
