Diapers are a notoriously large expense for caregivers of newborns, toddlers and adults suffering from incontinence. But a growing number of US states are eliminating sales taxes on diapers, providing some relief for caregivers.
Infants require up to 12 diapers per day, at a cost of $70 to $80 per month per child. That's roughly $930 per year, according to the National Diaper Bank Network, a non-profit working to eliminate diaper need.But a growing number of US states are eliminating sales taxes on diapers, providing some relief for caregivers. The effort is gaining momentum because of high inflation and the strain it's putting on families. Federal food assistance programs cannot be used to purchase diapers.
As of early June, 31 states charged sales tax on diapers, ranging from 1.5% in Virginia to 7% in Indiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. In many states, cities and counties add additional taxes.Eliminating a 7% sales tax on diapers would save a family around $66 annually, according to the National Diaper Bank Network.New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday ceremonially signed a bill into law that will exempt diapers for children and adults from local sales tax.
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