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Millions of shoppers choose secondhand stores and marketplaces to find unique items, save money, and protect the planet. But there's an unfair twist: The current US tax system is working against secondhand shopping by taxing used items twice.

Currently, many states tax secondhand goods, including thrifted items and repairs and alterations of apparel, handbags, accessories, and footwear. That means consumers pay sales tax twice on the same item: once on the initial purchase and again when it’s bought secondhand. This double taxation is an unfair double-dip into shoppers’ pocketbooks.

American Circular Textiles represents over 30 leading U.S. companies in the textile circular economy (resale, rental, repair, and recycling), including several in the secondhand market. As a coalition dedicated to promoting circular textile policies, we are launching this campaign because the current tax system unfairly burdens the very businesses and consumers who are driving the shift toward sustainable fashion.

Ending double taxation on secondhand goods will lead to cost savings for consumers and support American businesses. A staggering 85% of discarded textiles end up in landfills, with 17 million tons of textile waste piling up across the US. By making secondhand clothing and repair more financially accessible, we can foster a culture of reuse and recycling, helping to reduce overall waste.

Your voice matters. We can speak out and change this unfair double taxation loophole. By signing this petition, we send a clear message to lawmakers that it's time to end double taxation on secondhand fashion. Together, we can create a groundswell of support and demand the changes we need for a more fair and sustainable future.

Sign now to demand that states exempt secondhand goods from being taxed twice!