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Carbonated beverage syrup previously taxed

Soft Drinks Syrup Tax exemption · RCW 82.64.030(1) · enacted 1989

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Details

Citation
RCW 82.64.030(1)
Study reference
E1759-1
Tax type
Soft Drinks Syrup Tax
Preference type
Exemption
Category
Tax base
Year enacted
1989
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Revenue if repealed — local ($M)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Revenue if repealed — state ($M)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: M · FY 2026: M · FY 2027: M
Taxpayer savings — local ($M)
FY 2024: 0 · FY 2025: 0 · FY 2026: 0 · FY 2027: 0
Taxpayer savings — state ($M)
FY 2024: M · FY 2025: M · FY 2026: M · FY 2027: M

CTI = confidential taxpayer information · D = unable to disclose

From the 2024 DOR Tax Exemption Study

3/25/25, 9:57 PM Credits | Washington Department of Revenue Pollution Control Credits The state made a credit available against B&O tax, public utility tax, or use tax for previously paid taxes and/or in lieu of accepting the tax exemptions. These credits are only available to issued certificate holders. We do not allow new applications after 1981. B&O tax [805] The state made a credit available against B&O tax for up to 50 percent of the cost of required pollution control facilities. You may take up to 2 percent of the total credit each year. Public utility tax [836] The state made a credit available against public utility tax for up to 50 percent of the cost of required pollution control facilities. You may take up to 2 percent of the total credit each year. Use tax [837] The state allows a credit against use tax for up to 50 percent of the cost of required pollution control facilities. You may take up to 2 percent of the total credit each year. Public Utility Tax Credit for Billing Discounts/Qualifying Contributions to a Low Income Home Energy Assistance Fund [880] Public Utility Tax credit is allowed for billing discounts and qualifying contributions made by light and power bus

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