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The Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement affects the New Jersey Sales Tax treatment of certain products and services, including, but not limited to, candy, soft drinks, prepared food, certain clothing and footwear, grooming and hygiene products, and lease transactions.
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Introduction. Businesses that sell prepared food and beverages (such as restaurants, taverns, snack bars, food trucks, and caterers) are responsible for a number of New Jersey taxes. This bulletin explains the New Jersey Sales Tax rules that apply to the sale of food and beverages.
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Prepared food is taxable. “Receipts from the sale of prepared food in or by restaurants, taverns, or other establishments in the state, or by caterers, including in the amount of such receipts any cover, minimum, entertainment or other charge made to patrons or customers are subject to tax.”
Soft drinks are defined in New Jersey as nonalcoholic beverages in liquid form that contain natural or artificial sweeteners. These are taxable in New Jersey. Beverages that contain milk or milk products; soy, rice, or similar milk substitutes; or more than 50% fruit or vegetable juice are not considered “soft drinks” and are not subject to sales t...
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While New Jersey's sales tax generally applies to most transactions, certain items have special treatment in many states when it comes to sales taxes. This page describes the taxability of food and meals in New Jersey, including catering and grocery food.
You can use our New Jersey Sales Tax Calculator to look up sales tax rates in New Jersey by address / zip code. The calculator will show you the total sales tax amount, as well as the county, city, and special district tax rates in the selected location.
Dec 15, 2021 · Since 2018, New Jersey has been imposing sales taxes on restaurants at the rate of 6.625%. Any business, including restaurants dealing in the sale of prepared food (in-dining or take-out) and beverages, is subject to sales tax.
Oct 1, 2022 · New Jersey assesses a 6.625% Sales Tax on sales of most tangible personal property, specified digital products, and certain services unless specifically exempt under New Jersey law.
