NJ sales tax

Question

Are coffee K cups now subject NJ sales tax. In the recent past, they were not.

disneyshopper · Answer

This is what Google says:

No, coffee K-Cups are generally not subject to sales tax in New Jersey. They are considered unprepared food/grocery items intended for home consumption, which are exempt under NJ law.

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Key Details:

Tax-Exempt: Unprepared, packaged food items (like K-Cups) purchased at supermarkets or grocery stores are exempt.
When Taxable: K-Cups would only be taxable if sold as part of a prepared, heated, or ready-to-eat meal, which is rare for this product.
Not a "Soft Drink": Unlike soda or carbonated beverages, coffee is not listed among the taxable "soft drinks" or candy category.

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Note: New Jersey's general sales tax rate is 6.625%.