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Washington Grocery Tax (2026)

Permitted: Most grocery food ('food and food ingredients') is exempt from retail sales tax (RCW 82.08.0293); the exemption does not cover prepared food or soft drinks, which are taxed.

PermittedVerified Jul 19, 2026

Most grocery food ('food and food ingredients') is exempt from retail sales tax (RCW 82.08.0293); the exemption does not cover prepared food or soft drinks, which are taxed.

Official source: dor.wa.gov →

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