Hunting

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

  • Guided hunting.
  • Hunting at game farms and shooting preserves.
  • Hunting lessons.

Non-retail sales

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

  • Hunting contests.
  • Hunting license fees imposed by a government entity.

More information

RCW 82.04.050 Sale at retail, retail sale.

WAC 458-20-183 Recreational services and activities.

Guided hunting and fishing trips guide