Have Questions? Consult the Department.
Special rules apply when doing business in "Indian Country." You may
be entitled to favorable tax treatment based on federal or tribal law. However,
due to the technical nature of these issues, you should proceed with caution when
relying on unofficial sources of tax information. ALL Department advice related
to transactions in Indian Country comes from the sources below. This is the only
official source of information regarding taxes administered by the Department
of Revenue, despite any representations to the contrary.
Is it in Indian Country?
Search under "sales tax rates" with our improved Tax Rate Lookup Tool to determine if an address is located in Indian Country. If the result indicates the location is not in Indian Country and you believe it is, you should obtain supporting documentation, such as a map or official letter from the tribe, for your records.
Information on Doing Business in Indian Country
The Department's official position on excise tax issues related to tribes and
members is contained in
Excise
Tax Rule 192 (WAC 458-20-192). The first step in resolving any question is
to consult the Rule.
If you have additional questions, or need specific advice, please contact the
Department at 1-800-647-7706 or
e-mail us.
If you would like specific instructions, please put your question in writing and
send it to:
Washington Department of Revenue
Taxpayer Services Division
PO Box 47478
Olympia, WA 98504-7478
The Department's Taxpayer Services Division will work directly with our Tribal
Liaison, Mark Bohe, in answering your questions.