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WA Luxury Vehicle Tax (ESSB 5801)
Applies to sale, lease, or transfer of vehicles over $100K. Commercial vehicles and large trucks exempt. The companion aircraft luxury tax (10% over $500K) was repealed in the 2026 session.
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About this revenue source
Applies to sale, lease, or transfer of vehicles over $100K. Commercial vehicles and large trucks exempt. The companion aircraft luxury tax (10% over $500K) was repealed in the 2026 session.
Authorization
Statutory or ballot basis for this revenue source.
Statutory citation: ESSB 5801
Effective: Jan 01, 2026
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