Hi everyone,
As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping you informed and compliant, EVT Consulting is sharing an important update from the Washington Department of Revenue (DOR). Several local sales tax rate changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, and businesses operating in the affected areas will need to update their point‑of‑sale and accounting systems accordingly.
Below is the list of jurisdictions where local tax rates will change:
- City of Auburn – Local Law Enforcement Programs
- City of Burien – Local Law Enforcement Programs
- Chelan County – Emergency Communication Tax
- City of Covington – Local Law Enforcement Programs
- Douglas County – Emergency Communication Tax
- City of Federal Way – Local Law Enforcement Programs
- Island County – Local Law Enforcement Programs
- Jamestown Tribe (Clallam County) – New Retail Sales Tax Location Codes
- Jamestown Tribe (Jefferson County) – New Retail Sales Tax Location Codes
- City of Lakewood – Local Law Enforcement Programs
- Town of Mansfield – Local Law Enforcement Programs
- City of Maple Valley – Local Law Enforcement Programs
- City of Medina – Local Law Enforcement Programs
- City of Mount Vernon – Local Law Enforcement Programs
- City of Olympia – Local Law Enforcement Programs
- Pierce County – Local Law Enforcement Programs
- City of Pullman – Local Law Enforcement Programs
- Thurston County – Local Law Enforcement Programs
- City of Tieton – Transportation Benefit District
- City of Washougal – Local Law Enforcement Programs
- Whatcom County – Local Law Enforcement Programs
- Whitman County – Local Law Enforcement Programs
- City of Woodinville – Local Law Enforcement Programs
- City of Yakima – Transportation Benefit District
You can view the full list of updated location codes and tax rates directly on the Washington DOR website: https://dor.wa.gov
Paper notices are being reduced. Due to budget constraints, the DOR will no longer mail paper notifications to businesses that file electronically. If you’d like an additional reminder 30 days before rate changes take effect, you can sign up for their Sales Tax Rate Change email notices on the DOR website.
For accountants and CPAs: If you support businesses with retail sales in any of the affected areas, please notify your clients so they can make the necessary updates.
If you have questions, you can contact the Washington Department of Revenue at 360-705-6705.