Washington: Q4 2015 Annexations Could Impact Sales Tax

Aug 13, 2015 | Gail Cole

Sequim, Washington, home to much lavender, is about to get bigger.

Cities in Washington are growing. As a result, sales tax rates in the annexed areas could be impacted.

The following cities are increasing their boundaries through annexations, effective October 1, 2015:

Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County
Brier, Snohomish County
Colfax, Whitman County (2 distinct annexations)
College Place, Walla Walla County
Kennewick, Benton County
Kettle Falls, Stevens County (2 distinct annexations)
Lacey, Thurston County
Milton, Pierce County
Othello, Adams County
Pasco, Franklin County (2 distinct annexations)
Pateros, Okanogan County
Quincy, Grant County (2 distinct annexations)
Ridgefield, Clark County
Sequim, Clallam County
Soap Lake, Grant County
Tumwater, Thurston County

Businesses that make sales in neighboring areas are advised to contact city planning departments for additional information. Additional information.

Accurate local sales tax rates are available in this sales tax rate map.

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Sales tax rates, rules, and regulations change frequently. Although we hope you'll find this information helpful, this blog is for informational purposes only and does not provide legal or tax advice.

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Gail Cole

Avalara Author Gail Cole

Gail began researching and writing about sales tax in 2012 and has been fascinated with it ever since. She has a penchant for uncovering unusual tax facts, and endeavors to make complex sales tax laws more digestible for both experts and laypeople.