Minimum Sales Rate Tax for 2024
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| Minimum combined sales tax rate value | 10.35% | Column content | Column content | Column content | Column content |
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| Economic sales nexus threshold | $100,000 | Column content | Column content | Column content | Column content |
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The base state sales tax rate in Washington is 6.5%, but since the city-specific tax rate is 3.85% and the King County tax rate is 0%, the minimum sales tax rate for Seattle is 10.35%.
How to calculate your sales tax rate
Use our online sales tax calculator to determine the combined state and local sales tax rate for each location where you have a physical or economic nexus. Just enter your state and ZIP code to get your sales tax rate.
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What is nexus?
In Seattle, businesses must understand “nexus” to determine their tax obligations. Nexus refers to the connection that requires a business to collect sales tax in a state. This concept became even more important after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., which allowed states to require sales tax collection based on economic activity rather than just a physical presence.
Specific sales tax rules for Seattle
Seattle has a business tax that applies to businesses operating within the city, separate from sales tax. This tax can include a gross receipts tax or a business and occupation (B&O) tax.
It’s also important to note that unlike in some other cities, rentals are subject to sales tax, including equipment and vehicles.
Services
Generally, services are not taxable in Washington.
Goods
In general most goods such as appliances, cars, furniture, sporting goods, and electronics, are subject to sales tax.
Clothing
Taxable.
Electronics
Taxable.
SaaS
Taxable.
Digital Products
Taxable.
Software
Pre-written software is taxable.
Freight/Shipping
Shipping and freight charges are generally taxable if they are part of the sale of taxable goods.
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