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Taxes in New York City
Taxes
The city charges tax on hotel rooms (13.375%), rental cars (13.375%), and parking in commercial lots or garages (18.375%). An additional fee of $3.50 per unit per day applies to hotel rooms.
Sales Tax
New York City's sales tax of 8.375% applies to almost everything you can buy retail, including restaurant meals. Prescription drugs and nonprepared food bought in grocery stores are tax exempt.
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