Washington DOR Announces Sales Tax Rate Change for City of Wenatchee, Effective Jan. 1, 2023

The Washington Department of Revenue (DOR) Oct. 26 announced that effective Jan. 1, 2023, the local sales and use tax rate within the city of Wenatchee will increase one-tenth of one percent (.001), to be used for transportation services. The city will establish a transportation benefit district, effective Jan. 1, 2023. The announcement includes that: 1) businesses must collect the sales tax at the appropriate new rate for retail sales and services provided within the city; and 2) the new rate of use tax will apply to individuals or businesses within the city on items purchased for their personal or ...