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LG4: Local Participation in the Sales Tax Holiday for Clothing
The Orleans County Chamber of Commerce calls upon the County Legislature to authorize participation in the Sales Tax Holiday for Clothing. Communities across New York State have found that the benefits of this program outweigh the costs and almost all counties participate.
The Chamber believes the business community will benefit in a number of ways:
- The holiday will be a direct benefit to those selling clothes, diapers, and yarn.
- Neighboring businesses will benefit from having consumers stay in the local area to purchase their clothing.
- Likewise, when Orleans County residents shop for clothing outside the county they tend to make other purchases (ie gas, food, specialty items and services) outside the county which will negatively impact local businesses and county sales tax revenues
- It will reward loyal customers, who deserve to benefit from this tax relief, for continuing to shop locally.
- This action will show the business community and local residents that the County Legislature cares about promoting local business and saving consumers money.
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