Golf

Golf

The following are subject to business and occupation (B&O) tax under the Retailing classification, and the seller must collect retail sales tax:

  • Amounts charged to play golf, or any variant in which either a golf club or golf ball is used, such as miniature golf.
  • Golf driving range.
  • Golf simulators.
  • Golf cart rentals.
  • Golf cart fees.
  • Amounts paid by participants of competitive golf events to the golf facility operator.
  • Amounts paid by the organizer of competitive golf events to the golf facility operator, if such amounts vary based on the number of event participants.

Non-retail sales

The following are subject to B&O tax under the Service and Other Activities classification:

  • Charges for golf lessons that are stated separately from the green fees/golf facility charges.
  • Fees charged to participate in or conduct competitive golf events or tournaments.

More information

RCW 82.04.050 Sale at retail, retail sale.

WAC 458-20-183 Recreational services and activities.