🌿 SALES TAX POLICY
Effective Date: DECEMBER 1, 2025
A Transparent Guide Crafted With Care by Collective Relaxation
At Collective Relaxation — a DBA of LeafWorldMedia LLC — we believe clarity is an essential part of a peaceful shopping experience. This Sales Tax Policy explains how tax is calculated on orders placed through www.CollectiveRelaxation.com, and when it may apply based on your delivery location.
Our intention is to provide guidance that is easy to understand, transparent, and fully aligned with state and federal regulations.
1. Sales Tax Collection in New York State
As a registered New York business with an active New York Sales Tax Certificate, we are required to collect sales tax on orders shipped to addresses within New York.
Sales tax is calculated based on:
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Your delivery address
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New York State and local tax rates
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Rules defined by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Example:
An order shipped to Brooklyn, NY will include the combined New York State + New York City local sales tax rate.
2. Sales Tax for Customers Outside New York
At this time, Collective Relaxation only collects sales tax on orders shipped within New York State.
Orders shipped to other U.S. states do not include sales tax because we have not yet reached nexus thresholds in those states.
We continually monitor:
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Total annual sales volume
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Number of transactions per state
If nexus is established in a new state, this policy will be updated immediately.
3. Sales Tax for Canadian Orders
Some of our products can ship to Canada; however:
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We do not collect GST/HST or provincial sales taxes
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Customers are responsible for any duties, taxes, or import fees charged upon delivery
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These fees vary by province and carrier
This aligns with our Shipping and Returns Policies regarding international responsibilities.
4. Understanding “Nexus”
“Nexus” represents a legal connection that requires a business to collect sales tax in a specific state.
Nexus can be triggered by:
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Physical presence (store, office, warehouse)
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Economic activity (exceeding thresholds such as $100,000 in sales or 200+ transactions per year)
Until we cross those thresholds in states outside New York, we are not required to collect sales tax there.
5. How Sales Tax Is Calculated at Checkout
When tax applies, it is:
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Automatically calculated during checkout
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Based on your delivery address
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Applied to the taxable items in your cart, as well as shipping fees where required by law
We use compliant, real-time tax calculation tools for accuracy.
6. Customer Responsibility for Use Tax (Outside NY)
If we do not collect sales tax for your state, you may be responsible for reporting and paying “use tax” directly to your local tax authority.
Example:
If you live in Florida and no tax is collected at checkout, you may need to declare and pay use tax when filing your state return.
7. Tax-Exempt Orders
Tax-exempt purchases are not processed through the online checkout system.
If you represent:
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A reseller
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A tax-exempt organization
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A business requiring special documentation
Please contact us prior to placing your order:
📧 Info@CollectiveRelaxation.com
📞 929-493-4366
A valid exemption or resale certificate must be provided and verified.
8. Policy Updates
As Collective Relaxation grows, we may begin collecting sales tax in additional states due to expanded operations or nexus thresholds.
If this occurs:
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Tax will be applied automatically at checkout
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This policy will be updated to reflect new requirements
Questions or Support
We are here to help with care and clarity.
📧 Info@CollectiveRelaxation.com
📞 929-493-4366
📍 194 Woehrle Ave, Staten Island, NY 10312
Thank you for shopping with Collective Relaxation, where comfort meets quality.