Tax and Revenue Distribution

Revenue distribution information for cities, counties, tribes, and institutions of higher education in the state of Washington

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High Capacity Transportation - Sales

Collections of sales and use tax on taxable items within the regional transit authority are distributed to the RTA. The tax is limited to a maximum of one percent of the purchase price or
0.9 percent of the purchase price if 0.1 percent sales tax for criminal justice has been imposed in the county

Distributed to
Other
Distribution
To Sound Transit
Frequency
Monthly
BARS Code
4082200

Contact

Jason Hartwell, Department of Revenue
Phone

High Capacity Transportation - Rental Cars

Collections of motor vehicle excise tax on all vehicles within the regional transit authority (RTA) are distributed to the RTA to be used solely to provide high-capacity transportation service. Also, a tax not to exceed 2.172 percent upon retail car rentals may be collected for high capacity transportation services.

Distributed to
Other
Distribution
To Sound Transit
Frequency
Monthly
BARS Code
4081200

Contact

Tiffany McCullough, Department of Revenue
Phone

High Capacity Transportation - MVET

Collections of motor vehicle excise tax on all vehicles within the regional transit authority (RTA) are distributed to the RTA to be used solely to provide high-capacity transportation service.

Distributed to
Other
Distribution
To Sound Transit
Frequency
Monthly
BARS Code
4081200

Contact

Jie Truong, Department of Licensing
Phone

Public Facilities District Local Share

1991 legislation allows the governing board of a public facilities district to submit an authorizing proposition to the voters to impose an additional 0.2 percent sales and use tax. Proceeds from such a tax must be used for sports or entertainment facilities.

Distributed to
Cities
Counties
Other
Distribution
Cities, Counties, PFD
Frequency
Monthly
BARS Code
3131100

Contact

Jason Hartwell, Department of Revenue
Phone

County Clerk Legal Financial Obligation Grants

State distribution to county clerks for the collection of legal financial obligations.

Distributed to
Counties
Distribution
To counties
Frequency
Yearly, in September
BARS Code
3360120

Contact

Nancy Morris, Office of the State Treasurer
Phone