Washington DOR Announces Sales Tax Rate Change for King County Car Dealers, Leasing Companies

The Washington Department of Revenue Jan. 11 announced that the local sales and use tax rates for car dealers and leasing companies within King County will increase by one-tenth of one percent (0.001) to fund cultural access programs, effective April 1. Businesses must collect the appropriate new tax rate on retail sales and services provided within the county. Taxpayers within the county will be subject to the new tax rate on items purchased for their personal or business use if the tax isn’t paid. Car dealers and leasing companies that report sales or leases of motor vehicles must report using ...