NJ Sales tax covering more items

(New York-WABC, September 28, 2006) (WABC) -- Get ready New Jersey, as of Sunday the state's increased sales tax is expanding to more items, including downloads and tattoos.

As part of a sales tax increase, from 6 percent to 7 percent, which was approved in July, the state's tax will be extended to various items.

New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine proposed the increase to help close a projected $4.5 billion budget deficit, but the increase was opposed by many state Democrats in the state legislature. That dispute led to a shutdown of the state's government, which was later resolved.

The state's 7 percent sales tax will be expanded, including the following items: