WHO issues land tax in WA?

If you lease from the WA Government, a government agency, local government or public statutory authority, you are considered the owner of that land and you are liable to pay land tax.

Is there land tax in WA?

In WA, land tax is assessed based on the unimproved value of all land – excluding exempt land – you own on 30 June of the previous financial year. For instance, if you own two investment properties both with a land value of $300,000, your land tax will be assessed on a total value of $600,000.

How often do you pay land tax wa?

once a year
Land tax is assessed once a year. Find out more about your land tax assessment. If you are liable to pay land tax, you may also be required to pay metropolitan region improvement tax (MRIT). Pay your land tax or find out if you are eligible for an exemption.

How do I avoid land tax in WA?

You may be eligible for an exemption, concession or rebate on your land tax. Apply for the exemption that relates to your circumstances and the usage of the land. Each type of exemption, concession or rebate has its own application form.

Is the Washington Department of revenue collecting property tax?

The Department of Revenue does not collect property tax. We oversee the administration of property taxes at state and local levels.

How is the value of land taxed in WA?

The taxable value for land is the lesser of the current unimproved value of the land or 150% of the previous year’s unimproved value. We calculate the amount of land tax by applying the appropriate rate of tax to the aggregated taxable value of the land. For example, if you owned two properties in WA with taxable values of $200,000 and

Who is the revenue division of the state of Washington?

The Revenue Unit of the Revenue, Bankruptcy and Collections Division is comprised of nine attorneys and six professional staff. The unit represents the Department of Revenue (DOR), the state agency responsible for the administration of the state’s excise tax laws.

How to file and pay taxes in Washington State?

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