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New York Court Rules in Favor of Party Supply Retailer in Sales Tax Dispute Over Clothing Items

  • New York Division of Tax Appeals ruled in favor of a party supply retailer
  • Retailer collected and remitted sales tax on certain clothing items
  • Auditor claimed the items were costumes and should be taxed
  • Court disagreed and rejected auditor’s reliance on marketing and presentation
  • Court determined that taxability is governed by descriptions on receipts provided to purchasers

Source: kpmg.com

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