Sales Tax on Clothing in 39 States (or where not to move to).....

So, I ask the Kentucky Department of Revenue this question via their web portal:

"Why is there a sales tax on clothing when clothing is a necessity?"

Their response:
Kentucky sales and use tax law does not contain an exemption for clothing. It is recommended that you discuss with your legislators if you believe an exemption for clothing is a necessity.

Ricky Haven, Director
Division of Sales and Use Tax
Office of Sales and Excise Taxes
Kentucky Department of Revenue
501 High Street
Frankfort KY 40602-0181
Fax: (502) 564-2041
Phone: (502) 564-6828
ricky.haven@ky.gov

My response:

Which Legislators, please? If they do not consider clothing a necessity then according to the Kentucky Department of Revenue we could all go unclothed (naked) in public and that would be not only acceptable and preferable but legal? We, the general public, are, after all, trying to shave costs wherever we can - this would be a great help to keep our budgets in check if that is correct. Please advise.

His reponse:

Here is a link to the state legislators and their contact information.

http://lrc.ky.gov/

You will have a state representative and state senator that represents your voting district.  The Department of Revenue administers the laws passed by state government.  If you would like to change the law, you need to address your concerns with your legislators.

Ricky Haven, Director

Division of Sales and Use Tax

Office of Sales and Excise Taxes

Kentucky Department of Revenue

501 High Street

Frankfort KY  40602-0181

Fax:  (502) 564-2041

Phone:  (502) 564-6828

ricky.haven@ky.gov

My response:

Last question, I promise.

In your honest opinion do you believe one person has that much power of persuasion to do this?

Thank you for your time and response, Mr. Haven.

Vicky

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No response back from Mr. Haven yet.

Press Ctrl + Scroll simultaneously to enlarge the below chart to see which States charge sales tax for clothing (the first column does, 2nd does not), or visit:  Clothing Sales Taxes by State: http://taxfoundation.org/blog/state-sales-taxes-clothing

At least they responded.  We're making progress!