New York Grocery Tax (2026)

Permitted: Groceries (food and food products sold by food stores) are exempt from sales tax.

PermittedVerified Jul 17, 2026

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Groceries (food and food products sold by food stores) are exempt from sales tax. Exceptions are taxable: heated or prepared ready-to-eat food, sandwiches, carbonated beverages, and candy (Tax Law §1115(a)(1); TB-ST-283).

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