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NOTE: NEW REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX FORMS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022. THESE REVISED FORMS ARE REQUIRED FOR USE WITH ALL DOCUMENTS THAT ARE DATED JULY 1, 2022 OR AFTER. What is the real estate excise tax? Real estate excise tax is a tax on the sale of real estate. The tax also applies to transfers of controlling interests (50% or more) in entities that own property in the state. Who is responsible for paying the excise tax? Excise is the responsibility of the seller. It is due within 30 days of the date of the conveying document and must be paid before the document can be recorded or the mobile home title transferred. How do I pay the tax? County treasurers collect the state and local taxes, except for the tax that applies to acquisition of controlling interests which is reported directly to the Department of Revenue. Payment should be made by cash or check payable to the Kitsap County Treasurer. (We do allow for payment by card, but there are fees associated with this and it is not recommended.) What rate do I pay? The County (Local) portion is .50%. In addition, please refer to the link below for the State's portion: New Real Estate Excise
Tax Rates effective July 1, 2022 What forms need to accompany the deed? Washington State Law requires that a Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit be completed and signed prior to a deed being recorded to transfer ownership of real property. If you are transferring ownership of a manufactured/mobile home and you have not been to the Department of Licensing to eliminate the title after the mobile was affixed to your land, you will also need a Mobile Home Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit. Excise affidavits must be filled out completely and signed by the grantor/seller and grantee/buyer, or an agent for each. Supplemental Statements can only be signed by the grantor and grantee, not an agent. Before a mobile home excise affidavit can be processed, property taxes must be paid in full for the year. What does the State do with their portion of the funds collected? 1.3% of the state tax collected by counties is retained to cover administration costs. Of the net proceeds to the state, 2% goes into the public works assistance account, 4.1% to the education legacy account with remaining amounts going the general fund. Real Estate Excise Tax Washington State, under Chapter 82.45 RCW, imposes an excise tax on the sale of real property. Unless otherwise specifically exempt from tax under WAC 458-61A, all sales of real property are subject to the Real Estate Excise Tax. This tax is due within 30 days of the sale to avoid interest and penalty. The Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit, along with a deed, must be presented in the Treasurer’s Office for processing and collection of tax or fees due. This is done prior to presenting the conveyance document (deed) to the County Auditor’s Office for recording. The Department of Revenue has created online affidavits which can be filled out using the link below. Instructions appear on the fifth page of each document. Original signatures are required on applicable documents in order to be processed. https://dor.wa.gov/get-form-or-publication/forms-subject/real-estate-excise-tax For transfers of land that qualify as Current Use, an additional form is required to continue receiving special tax classification. Please contact the County Assessor’s Office if you have questions or require further information. Contact the County Treasurer’s Office for Excise tax rates via email: Skip to content
Changes to Washington State’s Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) in 2020Thinking of selling your home in 2020? Starting January 1, 2020, homeowners who decide to sell will see some significant changes in their Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) obligations. Here’s a brief explanation from Windermere’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner. Home Sellers Impacted by the Real Estate Excise Tax ChangesDetails on the New Tiered SystemReal Estate Excise Tax is a tax on the real estate sale. The REET is typically paid by the seller, but the buyer is liable for the tax if it isn’t paid. Additionally, the tax applies to transfers of controlling interests (50% or more) in entities that own property in the state. Here’s more info on this from the Department of Revenue for Washington State.  Still have questions about these real estate tax changes? Looking for some guidance from an experienced realtor? I’m here to help. Share This Post With Others!Related Posts240 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Is Washington state real estate excise tax deductible?An excise tax isn't deductible if it's for a personal expense. You can deduct as a business expense excise taxes that are ordinary and necessary expenses of carrying on your trade or business. Excise tax paid to your state and local for sale of home would not be business related so not deductible.
How much tax do you pay when you sell a house in Washington state?If the total sale price is $4.4 million, then the first $500,000 is taxed at 1.10%. The next $1 million is taxed at 1.28%. The next $1.5 million is taxed at 2.75% and the final $1.4 million is taxed at 3%.
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Calculating the graduated state real estate excise tax:. What is the real estate excise tax in King County Washington?When 50% or more of the ownership in an entity owning real property is transferred, the transferor must pay real estate excise tax on the value of the entire property.
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2020 Real Estate Excise Tax Increases.. Do I have to pay taxes on gains from selling my house in Washington state?No. Washington's capital gains tax does not apply to the sale or exchange of real estate.
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