Washington (WA) Tax Rates — 2026
Income Tax
None
Sales Tax
9.27%
Property Tax
0.87%
Income Tax
No State Income Tax
Sales Tax
State Rate6.5%
Avg Local Rate2.77%
Combined Rate9.27%
Groceries: Exempt
+2.70% vs national avg
Property Tax
Effective Rate0.87%
Median Annual Tax$4,061
-0.20% vs national avg (1.07%)
Retirement Income Tax
Social SecurityNO
PensionsEXEMPT
401(k) / IRANO
Estate & Inheritance Tax
Has Estate Tax: YES
Exemption$2,193,000
Top Rate20%
Corporate Tax
Corporate Income Tax: None
Additional Notes
No state income tax. Washington enacted a 7% capital gains tax on gains over $250,000 (upheld by state supreme court in 2023). Has one of the highest combined sales tax rates. No corporate income tax — uses a Business & Occupation (B&O) tax on gross receipts.
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Sources: Washington Department of Revenue; Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2025; IRS Publication 17.