Stop Double Taxation on Secondhand Clothing!

Campaign Overview.

Launched in 2024, this ongoing American Circular Textiles initiative brings together retailers, resale platforms, repair businesses, and circular economy leaders to eliminate the double taxation of secondhand apparel, repairs, and alterations across the United States.

This is not just an environmental issue—it’s an affordability issue for families, a competitiveness issue for businesses, and a common-sense tax policy reform.

  • The Problem.

    Secondhand clothing, repairs, and alterations are often taxed twice: once when an item is sold new and again when it is resold or repaired. This creates an unnecessary financial barrier to circular fashion.

  • The Impact.

    Double taxation raises the cost of secondhand clothing, repairs, and alterations, discouraging consumers from choosing circular options and increasing the amount of textile waste sent to landfills.

  • Our Goal.

    Our goal is to eliminate the double taxation of secondhand apparel, repairs, and alterations, making circular choices more affordable while supporting American businesses and reducing waste.

What you can do!

Sign the Petition

Help us send a strong message to lawmakers by signing our petition demanding an end to double taxation. 

Sign the Petition here

Share the Petition Via Social Media.

Spread the word on social media and encourage your friends and family to sign.

Instagram Story:

  1. Download the image to the left by clicking on it. This will open a new tab where you can choose to save to your device.

  2. Upload the image on your Instagram story!

  3. Add the petition link to your Instagram story with a sticker by tapping the sticker icon and selecting “link”. Insert the petition link: https://tinyurl.com/ye24h4t9, change the text "Sign here!" and put it in the empty oval! 

  4.  Tag @americancircular  

  5. Use the hashtag #EndSecondhandTax

Linkedin Post:

  1. Download the image to the right by clicking on it. This will open a new tab where you can choose to save to your device.

  2. Add a caption, like the example below, or add your spin!

    “Many states tax secondhand goods, including thrifted items, repairs, and alterations. This means consumers pay sales tax twice: first when the item is new and again when it's bought secondhand. I'm signing the petition to end double taxation on secondhand clothes. Join me! https://tinyurl.com/ye24h4t9”

  3. Tag American Circular Textiles 

  4. Use the hashtag #EndSecondhandtax.

Campaign in the News.

  • Secondhand Clothes Are Taxed Twice, These Fashion Brands Want to Stop It

    Teen Vogue

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  • ThredUp, Vestiaire Collective join petition to end taxation on secondhand apparel

    Fashion Dive

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Contact us.

If you have any questions about the campaign or how to get more involved with American Circular Textiles, please leave us a message below!