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Litter tax is due on manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of certain products. Examples of products subject to litter tax include, but are not limited to:
- Wine.
- Food for human or pet consumption.
- Soft drinks and carbonated waters.
Exceptions
Certain retail sales are not subject to litter tax:
- Wine sales delivered by the seller to the buyer at a location outside of the state.
- Sales of food or beverages (such as wine) for immediate consumption indoors at the seller's place of business or at a deck or patio at the seller's place of business, or indoors at an eating area that is next to the seller's place of business.
- Catered meals served on or with reusable dishes and eating utensils.
How do I report?
Litter tax is assessed at a rate of .015% and is based on the selling price. If no charge is made (such as wine donated to a charity), the comparable retail selling price is used. The tax is reported on each Department of Revenue tax return.
References
WAC 458-20-243 Litter tax.
WAC 458-20-193 Interstate sales of tangible personal property.
