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February was a shorter month allowing March to creep upon us a little faster.  There is not a lot going on in March in terms of sales and use tax rate changes.  As usual Alabama takes the lead but if you’re in Dutchess County, New York you’ll be sure to be paying the local sales and use tax on your clothing no matter how much it costs because the exemption for clothing in Dutchess County for items costing less than $110 is going away. 

The following cities had rate changes in Alabama:

Eating out will also be more expensive if you are in Lee County, SC or Broadway, VA as these two local jurisdictions impose a new sales tax on meals eaten at a restaurant or similar establishment.

You can, however, save a little money on your purchases in Kodiak, AK and Vermont on March 6 during their sales tax holiday.  Kodiak, AK is having a 1 day sales tax holiday for purchases of tangible personal property.  Vermont is having a 1 day sales tax holiday for non-business purchases of tangible personal property costing $2000 or less per item.

Looking ahead, next month will bring quite a bit more changes as many states and jurisdictions are already announcing changes that will become effective April 1.