Washington DOR Announces Nicotine Products Tax Effective January 2026

The Washington Department of Revenue (DOR) issued a special notice announcing that, effective Jan. 1, 2026, any product containing nicotine, whether derived from tobacco or synthetically made, will be subject to the tobacco products tax. The notice details the products newly subject to the tax, how to report tax on existing inventory, the differences between the tobacco and vapor product taxes, litter tax implications, the lack of credit for previously paid vapor tax, and new business licensing requirements for tobacco product sellers. [Wash. Dep’t of Revenue, Special Notice, 11/25/25]

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