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Washington

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State Aviation Taxes

Sales Tax Rate – 6.5%; plus 0.5-3.1% local taxes

Possible exemptions to sales tax and other non-sales related taxes –

Casual Sale “Yard Sale Rule” Yes
Fly Away Rule Limited
Trade In Value Yes
Credit for Tax Paid
MX Parts Exemption No
MX Labor Exemption No
Aircraft Registration Fee Yes; tiered by type
Personal Property Tax No
Jet Fuel Tax

Excise; ($0.11)

Sales Tax; (6.5%)

AvGas Tax

Excise; ($0.11)

Sales Tax; (6.5%)

Dedicated Aviation Fund Yes
Unique to State Taxes "Large" private aircraft sold to non-residents are tax exempt

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