Exemption

Special fuel purchased in WA but used outside of state

Retail Sales & Use Tax exemption · RCW 82.08.0255(2); 82.12.0256(1) · enacted 1983

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Details

Citation
RCW 82.08.0255(2); 82.12.0256(1)
Study reference
E1584-1
Tax type
Retail Sales & Use Tax
Preference type
Exemption
Category
Individuals
Year enacted
1983
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Revenue if repealed — local ($M)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Revenue if repealed — state ($M)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 · FY 2026: 0 · FY 2027: 0
Taxpayer savings — local ($M)
FY 2024: 0 · FY 2025: 0 · FY 2026: 0 · FY 2027: 0
Taxpayer savings — state ($M)
FY 2024: 0 · FY 2025: 0 · FY 2026: 0 · FY 2027: 0

CTI = confidential taxpayer information · D = unable to disclose

From the 2024 DOR Tax Exemption Study

82.08.0255(2); 82.12.0256(1) - Special fuel purchased in WA but used outside of state Description Persons engaged in interstate commerce may claim a credit or refund for retail sales or use taxes paid on fuel delivered in Washington but transported and used outside of Washington. Purpose To not interfere with interstate commerce. Taxpayer ($ in millions): savings FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 State Taxes $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 Local Taxes $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 Repeal of Repealing this credit would not increase revenues. Interstate carriers would likely exemption shift their fuel purchases to other states. Potential ($ in millions): revenue gains FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 from full repeal State Taxes $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 Local Taxes $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 Assumptions - The taxpayer savings from the credit is reflected in the savings for special fuel used on public highways. - A repeal of this exemption results in no revenue impact. Data Sources - Department of Revenue, Excise tax data Additional Additional Information Information Category: Interstate Commerce Year Enacted: 1983 Primary Beneficiaries: Interstate carriers Taxpayer Count: 0 Program Incons

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