Washington DOR Releases Information on Hard Liquor Sales Tax

The Washington Department of Revenue (DOR) released a document providing comprehensive information about the tax rates applicable to the sale of spirits (hard liquor). The document explains that the tax rate for sales to consumers is 20.5 percent, while for on-premises retailers such as restaurants and bars, it is 13.7 percent, and details how to remit the tax to the DOR. [Wash. Dep’t of Revenue, Spirits (Hard Liquor) Sales Tax, 11/01/24]

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