Sales Tax on Processed Food

true
false
false
false

Most food sold in New York State is not taxed. But there are some exceptions.

A New York State bulletin (Tax Bulletin ST-283) lists which foods are taxed and which are not. This applies to places like:

For more details on food sold in other places, like restaurants or vending machines, check the end of Tax Bulletin ST-283. Remember, tax laws can change.

tab-name
About
tab-section-name
Description
tab-name
How to Apply
tab-section-name
Description
tab-name
After You Apply
tab-section-name
Description
tab-name
Operating and Renewing
tab-section-name
Description
tab-name
How to Apply
tab-section-name
Additional
accordion-title
applyOnline
tab-name
How to Apply
tab-section-name
Additional
accordion-title
applyInPerson
tab-name
How to Apply
tab-section-name
Additional
accordion-title
applyByMail
tab-name
Operating and Renewing
tab-section-name
Additional
accordion-title
renewOnline
tab-name
Operating and Renewing
tab-section-name
Additional
accordion-title
renewInPerson
tab-name
Operating and Renewing
tab-section-name
Additional
accordion-title
renewByMail
title
Additional Resources
richtext

Food and Food Products Sold by Food Stores and Similar Establishments

Taxable and Exempt Foods and Beverages Sold by Food Stores and Similar Establishment

Sales by Restaurants, Taverns, and Similar Establishments

Filing New York State Sales Tax Returns

New York State Sales and Use Tax

Quick Reference Guide for Taxable and Exempt Property and Services

Corporation Tax Resource Center

NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
Sales Tax Registration Unit
W.A. Harriman Campus, Building 8
Room 431
Albany
NY
12227-0155
http://www.tax.ny.gov/
(518) 485-2889
tab-name
About
tab-section-name
Additional
/content/mycity-eds/fragments/step-by-step-cta-fragment