Minimum Sales Rate Tax for 2024
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| Minimum combined sales tax rate value | 8.7% | 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 2.2% and the Clark County tax rate is 0%, the minimum sales tax rate for Vancouver is 8.7%.
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 Vancouver, 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 Vancouver
Vancouver levies a business tax on companies operating within the city, distinct from the sales tax. This tax may consist of a gross receipts tax or a business and occupation (B&O) tax, both aimed at funding local services and infrastructure.
Business owners must understand these tax obligations, as compliance is vital for maintaining good standing with the city. Additionally, unlike some other cities, rentals of equipment and vehicles in Vancouver are subject to sales tax. Therefore, businesses in the rental sector need to factor this tax into their pricing strategies and ensure they properly collect it from customers.
Services
Typically exempt from sales tax.
Goods
Most items, such as appliances, vehicles, furniture, sporting goods, and electronics, are taxable.
Clothing
Subject to sales tax.
Electronics
Taxable.
SaaS
Subject to sales tax.
Digital Products
Subject to sales tax.
Software
Pre-packaged software is taxable.
Freight/Shipping
Generally taxable when included with the sale of taxable items.
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