Washington DOR Announces Additional 8 Percent Luxury Vehicle Tax Starting 2026

The Washington Department of Revenue (DOR) issued a special notice, announcing that starting Jan. 1, 2026, an additional 8 percent tax will apply to the portion of the selling price or fair market value of a motor vehicle exceeding $100,000. The notice provides how to calculate and report the tax, as well as a list of exempt vehicles. [Wash. Dep’t of Revenue, Special Notice, 09/29/25]

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