Motorized activities

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.