Assemblyman David G. McDonough announced recently that he has available in his district office, an information brochure that lists products that are exempt from New York State sales tax.

"While we are familiar with paying sales tax on automobiles and other major purchases, food and drug store commodities aren't always taxed. This can be confusing because most people do not know which store-bought items are taxable. Stores can mistakenly charge you extra sales tax without consumers even being aware of it. This is an extra cost that consumers should not have to pay," said McDonough, who is the ranking minority member of the New York State Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee.

Inside this informational brochure, there is a list of many tax-exempt items. Anyone interested in obtaining this brochure can contact Assemblyman McDonough at his district office by either calling 731-8830, writing to the assemblyman at 3000 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756 or by e-mail at mcdond@assembly.state.ny.us.