Washington compliance at a glance
- Sales tax: 6.50% state rate. State 6.5%; many services taxable. Combined commonly 8.5-10.5%.
- Late fees: Up to 1.5% per month. (Wash. Rev. Code 搂19.52.020) Default 12%/yr; contract rates up to 12%/yr or Fed discount + 4%.
- Prompt-pay law: Washington Prompt Payment Act (RCW 39.04.250 for public; RCW 60.28 for construction). Construction subs paid within 30 days of GC receiving payment; 1% per month interest if late.
Washington metros
- Seattle4,044,837 residents 路 0% combined tax
- Spokane600,292 residents 路 0% combined tax
- Kennewick314,253 residents 路 0% combined tax
- Olympia299,003 residents 路 0% combined tax
- Bremerton277,658 residents 路 0% combined tax
- Yakima256,643 residents 路 0% combined tax
- Bellingham231,919 residents 路 0% combined tax
- Mount Vernon131,417 residents 路 0% combined tax
- Wenatchee124,795 residents 路 0% combined tax
- Longview112,864 residents 路 0% combined tax
- Walla Walla61,568 residents 路 0% combined tax