GST / Sales Tax for Washington
City/county taxes vary. State-level estimates used only for default values. Amounts in USD.
About the GST / Sales Tax calculator for Washington
Use this free GST / Sales Tax calculator for Washington. Enter amount, tax %, mode and it shows base price, tax, total instantly. Washington charges a 6.5% base state sales tax; city or county rates can add more. With the default values, the base price comes to 100.
On a $1,000 purchase in Washington, state sales tax is about $65; on a $30,000 purchase it is about $1,950. Washington's state rate ranks 9 of 51 (1 = highest) against an average of 5.09%. 5 places have no state sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon. Local taxes are not included.
How the GST / Sales Tax calculation works
Tax = price × rate ÷ 100. To remove tax from a total, divide the total by (1 + rate ÷ 100).
Tip: In the US, check your city and county rate, since local taxes stack on the state rate.
Frequently asked questions
What does the GST / Sales Tax calculator do for Washington?
It takes amount, tax %, mode and instantly calculates base price, tax, total.
Is the GST / Sales Tax calculator for Washington free?
Yes. It is free, needs no signup and runs in your browser, so your numbers are not stored.
What are the sales and property tax rates in Washington?
Washington has a 6.5% state sales tax and an average effective property tax of about 0.85%. Local rates vary, so check your city or county.