Each state, taxing jurisdiction, or locality specifies its own rate of sales tax, which clothing items are taxable, and when holidays or exemptions apply.
Additionally, depending on where you have sales tax connections (nexus), your company is subject to a vast network of sales tax rules and rates. If you’re an online retailer, a business expanding into new markets, or changing your product offerings, you likely have nexus in multiple locations.
You can’t be a sales tax expert in every state – but you can learn a few basic truths that will help you determine your approach when dealing with sales tax in the apparel industry. To download Avalara’s newest whitepaper, “From Corsets to Choir Robes: Sales Tax Compliance in the Apparel Industry,” simply fill out the form on the right.
Want more? Watch the video below, Will's Whiteboard: The treacherous taxability of clothing and apparel.
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