Sales & use tax rates

Have you checked out our WA Sales Tax Rate Lookup app? With one tap on the home screen, you can get the rate and location code for where you are standing. This makes it easy for businesses needing the rate for a job site or delivery location. You can name, save, and even export your lookup data for effortless tax return filing.

The updated app is available for both IOS and Android. Read about and download it at dor.wa.gov/taxratemobile. It is free and also ad free.

Look up a tax rate

Use our Tax Rate Lookup Tool to find tax rates and location codes for any location in Washington. You’ll find rates for sales and use tax, motor vehicle taxes, and lodging tax. Search by address, zip plus four, or use the map to find the rate for a specific location.

Look up a tax rate on the go

Download our Tax Rate Lookup App to find Washington sales tax rates on the go, wherever your business takes you. Our mobile app makes it easy to find the tax rate for your current location. Just "tap to find the rate." 

Local sales & use tax

Download the latest list of location codes and tax rates. Rates are available by city grouped by county, alphabetical by city, and in Excel or QuickBooks file format.

Determine the location of my sale

Sales tax collection is based on the location where the customer receives the merchandise or service (destination-based sales tax). The rate you charge your customer depends on the type of transaction involved. Whether you’re shipping a product, providing labor and services, or renting or leasing tangible personal property, all determine the rate of sales tax to charge.

Download sales tax rate data

The downloadable database is a resource for you to integrate into your own customized applications. The rates are updated quarterly.

Customer database conversion service

This free service allows businesses to submit a spreadsheet or text file with Washington State addresses and receive the location code and sales tax rate for each address. This service is most help for businesses making sales to multiple locations throughout the state.