NORWICH – The City will not be collecting a local government tax on clothing and shoes that cost less than $110 per item as shoppers get a year-long break from the New York State sales tax on clothing and shoes costing the same amount.

As of April 1, clothing and footwear costing less than $110 is exempt from the 4 percent state sales tax, offering a bit of financial relief for local shoppers. This limit was raised from $55 during the last fiscal year. The exemption does not pertain to jewelry, metals, or athletic and protective equipment, such as helmets.

Still, local governments can implement their own sales taxes on clothing items – something that Chenango County and the City of Norwich have chosen not to follow through with.