Preferential Rate

Vessels under 65 feet in length

Public Utility Tax preferential rate · RCW 82.16.020(1)(e) · enacted 1935

All exemptions & deductions

Details

Citation
RCW 82.16.020(1)(e)
Study reference
E1465-1
Tax type
Public Utility Tax
Preference type
Preferential Rate
Category
Business
Year enacted
1935
End date
None scheduled

Fiscal impact (2024 study estimates)

Revenue if repealed — local ($M)
FY 2024: 0 · FY 2025: 0 · FY 2026: 0 · FY 2027: 0
Revenue if repealed — state ($M)
FY 2024: 0 · FY 2025: 0.038 · FY 2026: 0.045 · FY 2027: 0.047
Taxpayer savings — local ($M)
FY 2024: 0 · FY 2025: 0 · FY 2026: 0 · FY 2027: 0
Taxpayer savings — state ($M)
FY 2024: 0.039 · FY 2025: 0.042 · FY 2026: 0.045 · FY 2027: 0.047

CTI = confidential taxpayer information · D = unable to disclose

From the 2024 DOR Tax Exemption Study

Home Forms & Publications Publications By Subject Tax Topics 2020 Tax Legislation Print 2020 Tax Legislation The following is a brief summary of the tax-related bills passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Inslee during the 2020 legislative session. Aerospace taxes Derelict vessels Electric marine battery incentive Expired exemption for mental health and chemical dependency services Feminine hygiene products Gift cards Heavy equipment rental Land development or management services Large private airplanes Nonprofit and library fundraising Plastic bags Tribal compacts Workforce education Also, see the department’s complete Summary of 2020 Tax & Licensing Legislation. Aerospace taxes This bill makes the following aerospace business and occupation tax preference changes, effective April 1, 2020: Manufacturers and processors for hire of commercial aircraft and components of such aircraft are subject to a business and occupation tax rate of 0.484% on their manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing activities. Manufacturers and processors for hire of certain aerospace tooling are subject to a business and occupation tax rate of 0.484% on their manufacturing and wholesaling a

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