Rhode Island: Sales Tax Handbook
Are Clothing subject to sales tax?
While Rhode Island's sales tax generally applies to most transactions, certain items have special treatment in many states when it comes to sales taxes. This page describes the taxability of clothing in Rhode Island. To learn more, see a full list of taxable and tax-exempt items in Rhode Island.
General Clothing
EXEMPT
In the state of Rhode Island, the accessories and special clothing which has been designed mainly for protective or athletic use are considered to be taxable. However, the state's clothing exemption applies only to the first 250 dollars of each individual item.
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