How 2023 Sales Tax are calculated in Washington

The state general sales tax rate of Washington is 6.5%. In addition to the state-level sales tax, cities and municipalities in Washington have the authority to levy their own sales tax rates. These local rates can add up to 4.1%, resulting in a combined maximum sales tax rate of 10.6% in certain regions.

Every 2023 combined rates mentioned above are the results of Washington state rate (6.5%), the county rate (0% to 2.7%), the Washington cities rate (0% to 4.1%), and in some case, special rate (0% to 4%).

Variations by Purchase Type

Washington's sales tax rate may vary depending on the type of purchase. Examples of taxable categories may include:

• Consumer use tax
• Rental tax
• Sales tax
• Sellers use tax
• Lodgings tax

Washington state rate(s) for 2023

Lowest possible rate: 6.5% (e.g., Redondo, Washington)
Other common rates: 7.5% .7.6%, 7.7%, 7.8%, 7.9%, 8%, 8.1%, 8.2%, 8.3%, 8.4%, 8.5%, 8.6%, 8.7%, 8.8%, 8.9%, 9%, 9.08%, 9.1%, 9.2%, 9.3%, 9.4%, 9.5%, 9.8%, 9.9%, 10%, 10.1%, 10.2%, 10.25%, 10.3%, 10.5%,
Highest possible rate: 10.6% (Bothell, Washington)
Average combined rate across Washington: 8.795%

Other 2023 sales tax Facts for Washington