Washington DOR Publishes Lodging Tax Rates, Changes Effective for Fourth Quarter 2023

The Washington Department of Revenue Sept. 1 published the rates for lodging taxes effective Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, for sales and use tax and excise tax purposes. The publication includes combined sales tax rates, special hotel and motel tax rates, convention and trade center tax rates, and tourism promotion area (TPA) charges. The publication also informs taxpayers that: 1) businesses providing lodging for fewer than 30 days must report transient rental income; 2) special hotel and motel taxes may apply to lodging charges; 3) most lodging businesses in King County are liable for the convention and trade center tax, ...