Charges for the following activities, including lessons, are subject to business and occupation (B&O) tax under the Retailing classification, and the seller must collect sales tax:
- Go-karting.
- Bumper cars.
- Snowmobiles.
- All-terrain vehicles.
- Rentals of helmets or other gear.
Note: If the seller provides the vehicle, but not the premises to operate it, it is considered a rental and is still taxable as a retail sale.
More information
RCW 82.04.050 Sale at retail, retail sale.
WAC 458-20-183 Recreational services and activities.