George Runner
Purchases of used items from thrift stores located on California military bases will continue to be exempt from sales and use tax until January 1, 2024. Legislation supported by the California State Board of Equalization (BOE) extended this exemption that was set to expire on January 1, 2014.
“Our military forces deserve to receive every penny possible from these organizations without state and local tax obligations,” said Board of Equalization Member George Runner. “It is a small token of our appreciation for everything military personnel do to protect our state and nation.”
This sales and use tax exemption will apply to thrift stores operated by the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society on bases in San Diego, Twentynine Palms, Miramar, Camp Pendleton, Port Imperial Beach, Port Hueneme, and Lemoore. These thrift stores sell nominally-priced used clothing, uniforms, and household goods to military families and Department of Defense employees, including retirees and civilian contractors. The stores are closed to the general public.
The income from sales at these stores supports relief services to Navy and Marine Corps communities on and near their respective bases. Board Members unanimously supported the legislation extending the sales and use tax exemption to provide tax relief for military customers at these stores.
Runner: Thrift Stores on Military Bases Exempt from Sales Tax Another 10 Years
