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While lottery winnings are subject to state income tax in most states, withholding tax varies from zero (California, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and the states with no state income tax) to over 12 percent in New York City.
Sales tax in New York State is 4%. Counties and some cities can then add more sales tax. Sales tax in New York City is 4.5%. There is a also Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District surcharge of 0.375% in NYC and surrounding counties. Total sales tax, therefore, in New York City is 8.875%, including state, city, and Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District surcharge. There's no sales tax on clothes and footwear costing $110 or less. There is sales tax charged on clothes and footwear costing more than $110.