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WA · January 1, 2026

Washington sales tax

Statewide base 6.5%. Typical combined (state + average local)9.51%. 2025 typical combined was 9.429%.

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Overrides the typical-local checkbox. Added on top of the statewide base.

Notes for Washington

High combined rate. Locals (city, transit, public-safety districts) vary; Seattle is well above the state base.

Destination-based for most sales (high-level).

Use the typical-local checkbox to apply 9.51%instead of the 6.5% base. Or type a custom local from a city rate sheet. Highest local add-on reported in the 2026 table is 4.1%.

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