WXIX FOX19 Morning News Extra March 4, 2016
Block new york states socalled tampon tax. They want the state Tax Department to stop imposing a four percent luxury tax on Feminine Hygiene Products. The department classifies pads and tampons as general merchandise, making them ineligible for a medical supplies tax exemption. The complaint says the department taxes products used by women only, but not items taxes products used by women only, but not items used by both genders. New york women reportedly pay 14 Million Dollars in taxes on Feminine Hygiene Products each year. New yorks tax commissioner soon, youll be able to shop at a store, wi...