In the state of Minnesota, clothing is considered tax exempt. Suppose that a clothing boutique in Minneapolis has been charging a flat 5 percent sales tax on all clothing purchases for customers who are not Minnesota residents. This would be a violation of the ______.

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The privileges and immunities clause in the US Constitution prohibits states from discriminating against citizens of other states. By charging a sales tax on clothing purchases for non-Minnesota residents, the boutique would be discriminating against customers based on their state of residence, which is a violation of the privileges and immunities clause.

In the State of Minnesota, Clothing Is Considered Tax Exempt