Sears New Brunswick: Sales Tax Included?

The sales tax rate at Sears in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 6.625%, which is the current total local sales tax rate in New Brunswick, NJ. This rate has been consistent since December 2020. Portions of New Brunswick that are part of the Urban Enterprise Zone have a lower sales tax rate of 3.3125%.

The sales tax rate in New Brunswick, New Jersey

The sales tax rate in New Brunswick consists of the New Jersey state sales tax rate of 6.625%. There is no additional county, city, or special tax rate. The sales tax rate in New Brunswick is higher than 100% of New Jersey localities, and New Brunswick collects the maximum legal local sales tax.

The New Brunswick, New Jersey, sales tax rate of 6.625% applies to the following four zip codes: 08901, 08903, 08933, and 08989. An alternative sales tax rate of 6.625% applies in the tax region Edison, which appertains to zip code 08906.

Sales tax rates in New Jersey are determined by the exact street address. The jurisdiction-specific rates shown add up to the minimum combined sales tax rate. The total rate for a specific address could be more than the minimum combined rate.

The Urban Enterprise Zone in New Brunswick

The Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) in New Brunswick, New Jersey, is an area designated by the state as part of the UEZ program. This program aims to revitalise economically distressed areas within municipalities by offering various incentives and benefits to qualified businesses.

The UEZ in New Brunswick has a reduced sales tax rate of 3.3125%, which is half of the standard statewide rate. This incentive is designed to encourage economic development and job creation within the zone. The zone is located in the industrial or commercial areas of the city and typically comprises around 30% of the total city area.

The benefits of the UEZ program in New Brunswick are evident through the reconstruction of George Street, the improvements to Monument Square Park, and the "Clean Team" maintenance workers who keep the city tidy. The program has also funded shuttle buses that run between the city's poorer neighbourhoods and surrounding areas, providing transportation for those who need it.

In addition to the sales tax reduction, qualified businesses in the New Brunswick UEZ can obtain a 100% sales tax exemption on their purchases. They also have access to workforce training assistance and micro-lending assistance, with loans ranging from $500 to $10,000 available through organisations like The Intersect Fund.

The state's UEZ Program Office oversees the UEZ in New Brunswick, and businesses can contact them to learn more about the benefits and incentives available within the zone.

Sales tax rates in other New Jersey cities

The state sales tax rate in New Jersey is 6.625%. This rate has been in place since at least 2019 and rose from 3% in 1966. New Jersey does not allow the imposition of local sales tax—the entire state has a single rate. However, local tax rates can vary from 0.00%, making the sales tax range in New Jersey 6.63%.

There are 32 Urban Enterprise Zones covering 37 economically distressed cities. Certified businesses within these Urban Enterprise Zones may purchase many tangible goods and services exempt from sales tax. Qualifying retailers may apply for certification to charge 50% of the current sales tax rate, or 3.3125%.

Other New Jersey cities and their sales tax rates include:

• Newark
• Jersey City
• Paterson
• Elizabeth
• Lakewood
• Edison
• Woodbridge
• Toms River
• Hamilton
• Clifton
• Trenton
• Brick
• Camden
• Cherry Hill
• Passaic
• Union City
• Bayonne
• Old Bridge
• Franklin Township
• Middletown
• East Orange
• Gloucester
• North Bergen
• Vineland
• Union
• Piscataway

Sales tax rates in other US states

Sales tax rates vary across the US, with 45 states and the District of Columbia imposing general sales taxes. Local sales taxes are also collected in 38 states, which can sometimes exceed state rates.

Five states do not have statewide sales taxes: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. However, Alaska and Montana allow localities to charge local sales taxes.

The five states with the highest average combined state and local sales tax rates are Tennessee (9.47%), Louisiana (9.45%), Arkansas (9.43%), Washington (9.17%), and Alabama (9.14%). The five states with the lowest average combined rates are Alaska (1.43%), Hawaii (4.41%), Wyoming (5.36%), Wisconsin (5.44%), and Maine (5.5%).

California has the highest state-level sales tax rate at 7.25%. Four states tie for the second-highest statewide rate at 7%: Indiana, Mississippi, Rhode Island, and Tennessee. The lowest non-zero, state-level sales tax is in Colorado, with a rate of 2.9%.

Sales tax rates can differ based on the type of goods or services being sold, and some goods and services are exempt from sales tax. For example, most states exempt groceries, prescription medications, and certain agricultural supplies from sales tax.

Sales tax exemptions in New Jersey

The state of New Jersey applies a sales tax rate of 6.625% on the retail sale, lease, or rental of most goods and some services. There are a number of sales tax exemptions in New Jersey, which are outlined below:

Sales Tax Exemptions for Manufacturers

Manufacturers enjoy tax exemptions on purchases including, but not limited to, new manufacturing machinery, material handling equipment, repair parts for machinery or equipment, and items that become component parts of the final product such as raw materials and packaging.

Sales Tax Exemptions for Trucking

The trucking industry may purchase repair and replacement parts, including those for the engine and drive train, exempt from sales and use tax. Tire purchases are also exempt from sales tax. However, motor oil, lubricants, and other consumable items do not qualify for exemption.

Sales and Use Tax Exemption Program

A company with 1,000 or more employees that needs to make purchases for the construction and renovation of a new business location may be eligible for a sales tax exemption certificate. This certificate allows the company to purchase machinery, equipment, furniture, and furnishings, fixtures, and building materials (other than tools and supplies) for placement at the project location until the new facility is functional. To be eligible, the company must also relocate at least 500 workers to the new facility and maintain the full-time jobs for five years. Life sciences or manufacturing companies relocating 250 or more employees may also be eligible.

Salem County

The sales tax rate in Salem County is 3.5% and the 7% state sales tax rate does not apply. This reduced rate only applies to retail sales of tangible personal property made in person at a place of business located within Salem County.

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