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Starting October 1: Some business services are now subject to retail sales tax, as required by state law, ESSB 5814. When you buy these services, vendors should add sales tax to your bill. If you sell these services, you should begin collecting retail sales tax. Learn more about Services newly subject to retail sales tax.
Local sales & use tax rate history for motor vehicle sales or leases
Starting in Quarter 4, 2025, the local sales & use tax rate flyer for motor vehicle sale or leases has a new look and feel. We updated the format to meet new accessibility guidelines.
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Effective: 2025 |2024 |2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017
Effective 2025
Local sales & use tax rates for motor vehicles sales or leases
- Quarter 4 2025 (Oct. 1 - Dec. 31)
- Quarter 3 2025 (July 1 - Sept. 30)
- Quarter 2 2025 (April 1 - June 30)
- Quarter 1 2025 (Jan. 1 - March 31)
Effective 2024
Local sales & use tax rates for motor vehicles sales or leases
- Quarter 4 2024 (Oct. 1 - Dec. 31)
- Quarter 3 2024 (July 1 - Sept. 30)
- Quarter 2 2024 (April 1 - June 30)
- Quarter 1 2024 (Jan. 1 - March 31)
Effective 2023
Local sales & use tax rates for motor vehicles sales or leases
- Quarter 4 2023 (Oct. 1 - Dec. 31)
- Quarter 3 2023 (July 1 - Sept. 30)
- Quarter 2 2023 (April 1 - June 30)
- Quarter 1 2023 (Jan. 1 - March 31)
Effective 2022
Local sales & use tax rates for motor vehicles sales or leases
- Quarter 4 2022 (Oct. 1 - Dec. 31)
- Quarter 3 2022 (July 1 - Sept. 30)
- Quarter 2 2022 (April 1 - June 30)
- Quarter 1 2022 (Jan. 1 - March 31)
Effective 2021
Local sales & use tax rates for motor vehicles sales or leases
- Quarter 4 2021 (Oct. 1 - Dec. 31)
- Quarter 3 2021 (July 1 - Sept. 30)
- Quarter 2 2021 (April 1 - June 30)
- Quarter 1 2021 (Jan. 1 - March 31)
Effective 2020
Local sales & use tax rates for motor vehicles sales or leases
- Quarter 4 2020 (Oct. 1 - Dec. 31)
- Quarter 3 2020 (July 1 - Sept. 30)
- Quarter 2 2020 (April 1 - June 30)
- Quarter 1 2020 (Jan. 1 - March 31)
Effective 2019
Local sales & use tax rates for motor vehicles sales or leases
- Quarter 4 2019 (Oct. 1 - Dec. 31)
- Quarter 3 2019 (July 1 - Sept. 30)
- Quarter 2 2019 (April 1 - June 30)
- Quarter 1 2019 (Jan. 1 - March 31)
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Effective 2018
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Local sales & use tax rates for motor vehicles sales or leases
- Quarter 4 2018 (Oct. 1 - Dec. 31)
- Quarter 3 2018 (July 1 - Sept. 30)
- Quarter 2 2018 (April 1 - June 30)
- Quarter 1 2018 (Jan. 1 - March 31)
Effective 2017
Local sales & use tax rates for motor vehicles sales or leases
- Quarter 4 2017 (Oct. 1 - Dec. 31)
- Quarter 3 2017 (July 1 - Sept. 30)
- Quarter 2 2017 (April 1 - June 30)
- Quarter 1 2017 (Jan. 1 - March 31)
See information related to Local sales & use tax motor vehicle sales or leases change notices.