Kim Kardashian’s Clothing Company Hits State Sales Tax Headache

The week in state tax news: New Jersey customers have peppered Kim Kardashian’s Skims business with complaints about sales tax charges, highlighting the challenges that can face buyers and sellers in the unpredictable world of clothing taxation. Meanwhile, the US House will vote—sometime—on a bid to ease the cap on deductions for state and local taxes, and New York is weighing legislation to correct the way local governments handle the proceeds of tax lien sales.

Cherry-patterned nightgowns, rhinestone bikinis, shape-defining underwear—all of these items, sold by Kim Kardashian’s Skims clothing ...