Quarter 1, 2025 Update — Sales Tax Rate Tools
This article provides information sourced directly from a government agency to inform the public about recent changes to the State of Washington’s tax code and sales tax regulations. The details shared are offered as-is and are intended to raise awareness of updates that may impact individuals and businesses. Readers are encouraged to review the source material for further details and consult with a tax professional for personalized advice regarding compliance or implementation.
The Quarter 1, 2025, Washington State sales tax rate changes are now available.
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On January 1, 2025, the sales tax rate lookup tool, including the map and latitude/longitude search, will include the following changes:
- Sales and use tax within the City of Burlington will increase one-tenth (.001) of one percent for transportation services.
- Sales and use tax within the City of Covington will increase two-tenths (.002) of one percent for transportation services.
- Sales and use tax within the City of Dupont will increase one-tenth (.001) of one percent for transportation services.
- Sales and use tax within the City of Gig Harbor will increase two-tenths (.002) of one percent for transportation services, fire protection, and public safety.
- Sales and use tax within Kittitas County will increase two-tenths (.002) of one percent for emergency communication systems and facilities.
- Sales and use tax within the City of La Conner will increase one-tenth (.001) of one percent for transportation services.
- Sales and use tax within the City of Maple Valley will increase one-tenth (.001) of one percent for transportation services.
- Sales and use tax within the City of Pullman will increase one-tenth (.001) of one percent for transportation services.
- Sales and use tax within the City of Snoqualmie will increase one-tenth (.001) of one percent for fire protection and public safety.
- For sales and use tax within certain areas of Tumwater, new location codes have been created.
- Thurston County established a Special Hotel/Motel tax of two (.02) percent for all lodging businesses, except for location codes within Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater since Special Hotel/Motel tax is already imposed.
- The Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) lodging charge for the City of Walla Walla will increase to three ($3) dollars per unit per night of stay for lodging businesses with 40 or more units.
If you have any questions or comments regarding this web site, please email us at GIS@dor.wa.gov or call 360-705-6709.
Source: Washington Department of Revenue, https://dor.wa.gov/
