Washington Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate Washington state sales tax — 6.5% state rate plus local. Seattle reaches 10.25%.
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How to use this calculator
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Washington has a 6.5% state sales tax. Local additions bring combined rates to 7.5%–10.25%. Seattle's 10.25% is among the highest in the US. Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt. Since WA has no income tax, sales tax is a primary revenue source.
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Select your county/city for the combined state + local rate.
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Groceries and prescription drugs are generally exempt.
Frequently asked questions
What is Washington state's sales tax rate?
Washington's state sales tax is 6.5%. Local additions bring combined rates to 7.5%–10.25%. Seattle: 6.5% state + 3.75% local = 10.25%. Washington exempts groceries and prescription drugs. The state relies heavily on sales tax revenue since there is no personal income tax.
What is exempt from WA sales tax?
Prescription drugs and most grocery food items are generally exempt from WA sales tax.
Washington Sales Tax Calculator 2024
How to use the washington sales tax
Use this washington sales tax to calculate how much sales tax you owe on any purchase in Washington. Washington charges a statewide base rate of 4% — local cities and counties add their own levies on top, so the rate you pay depends on where you shop. Common combined rates include Seattle (King) — 10.25% (10.25%), Bellevue (King) — 10.2% (10.20%), Spokane — 8.9% (8.90%).
Washington sales tax by city
Enter your purchase amount and select your city or area. The tool instantly shows the tax amount, pre-tax price, and total. Select 'Remove tax from total' on a receipt to extract how much was tax. Prescription drugs are typically exempt in most states; grocery exemptions vary by state.
When Washington sales tax applies
Sales tax in Washington affects everyday shopping, big-ticket purchases, and e-commerce orders. Online sellers shipping to Washington must collect sales tax (since the South Dakota v. Wayfair ruling). Local rates can change — check the Washington Department of Revenue for the latest rates. This washington sales tax uses 2026 rates.
WA sales tax overview
Washington has a 6.5% state sales tax. Local additions bring combined rates to 7.5%–10.25%. Seattle's 10.25% is among the highest in the US. Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt. Since WA has no income tax, sales tax is a primary revenue source.
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