Arsh's Rugs is based in Carlstadt, New Jersey. As a New Jersey business, we are required by law to collect New Jersey state sales tax on any order shipped or delivered to an address within the state.

The current New Jersey state sales tax rate is 6.625%, applied to the order subtotal. New Jersey does not impose additional county or municipal sales taxes, so the same rate applies regardless of which town or city your rug ships to.

This applies to all in-state purchases — online orders, phone orders, in-showroom purchases, and rug rentals shipped or delivered within New Jersey.

Orders shipping to addresses outside of New Jersey are not charged New Jersey sales tax at checkout. This includes all 47 other continental U.S. states we serve.

Please be aware that your home state may impose a "use tax" obligation on items purchased from out-of-state retailers. Use tax is generally the buyer's responsibility, not the seller's. We do not collect use tax on behalf of other states and do not file tax returns in states where we are not required to.

If you have questions about your own state's use tax rules, we'd encourage you to consult your state's department of revenue or a qualified tax professional. We're a rug gallery, not a tax authority.

Certain customers may purchase rugs without sales tax in New Jersey, provided we receive a valid exemption certificate before the order is placed. Once an order is processed with tax, we are generally unable to refund the tax retroactively.

Resale & Trade Exemption

Interior designers, retailers, stagers, and other businesses buying for resale or trade may qualify for exemption by submitting:

• A completed New Jersey Resale Certificate (Form ST-3), or
• A valid out-of-state resale or exemption certificate, if your business is registered in another state, or
• A Streamlined Sales Tax Certificate of Exemption (SSTGB Form F0003)

Submit your certificate to Info@Arshs.com before your purchase. Once verified, we'll create a tax-exempt account for future orders so you don't have to resend the documentation each time.

Government & Nonprofit

Qualifying government entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits with valid New Jersey exemption certificates may also purchase tax-exempt. Contact us for guidance on the specific documentation required.

For New Jersey orders, sales tax is calculated on the order subtotal — the cost of the rugs and any taxable services or accessories. It is applied automatically by our checkout system based on your shipping address.

The line items shown on your invoice will look like this:

• Subtotal — the price of the rug(s) and any accessories
• Shipping — free for orders shipping within the continental United States
• Sales Tax — 6.625% applied to the subtotal for NJ orders only
• Order Total — what you pay

Promotional discounts and store credit are applied before tax is calculated. If you apply a discount code at checkout, the tax is calculated on the discounted subtotal, not the original price.

Sales tax may also apply to our service offerings when performed for New Jersey clients:

• Rug rental — Rental fees for rugs delivered within New Jersey are taxable.
• Rug cleaning — Cleaning services performed on rugs picked up or delivered within New Jersey are generally taxable.
• Repair & restoration — Repair and restoration services are generally taxable in New Jersey, including parts and labor.

If you're a designer, stager, or business client using our services for resale or trade, the same exemption rules above apply — submit a valid certificate before service begins.

This page describes our standard sales tax practices and is provided for general informational purposes. It is not tax advice. Tax laws and rates change, and your specific situation may differ from the general cases described above.

For authoritative information on New Jersey sales tax, refer to the New Jersey Division of Taxation. For advice specific to your situation, please consult a qualified tax professional or CPA.