In New York, sales tax for toilet paper is 8.875 percent. Many
New Yorkers are unaware of the taxation on a product that is a
necessity of everyday life.
After discovering
Florida’s sales tax laws, Sun Sentinel columnist Michael Mayo
launched a petition pleading for legislators to exempt toilet
paper from taxation. His lone petition drew a mere 89
supporters.
New Jersey and
Pennsylvania are the only two states that specifically exempt
toilet paper from tax. during 2016, Costco in New Jersey was
sued for charging toilet paper tax. Case is still pending.
Target in Pennsylvania was also sued for charging tax on toilet
paper.
All toilet papers today
break down well in the septic system. However, thinner is
better. 1 ply bath tissue will break down easier and is best in
recreational vehicles and boats.
Incidentally, In
1996, President Clinton passed a “Toilet Paper Tax” of 6 cents
per roll.