What is the hazardous substance tax?
It is a tax on the first possession of hazardous substances in Washington. The Department of Ecology determines which substances
are subject to the tax. The tax applies to petroleum products, pesticides, and certain chemicals. There are currently over 8,000
different hazardous substances identified as being subject to the tax.
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How do I pay the tax?
The tax is reported on the excise
tax return.
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What rate do I pay?
The rate is .007 of the wholesale value.
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What are the funds used for?
Funds are distributed to the Department of Ecology to help clean up and manage solid and hazardous waste in the state of Washington.
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