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Puyallup vs Tacoma

How do taxes & fees rules compare between Puyallup, WA and Tacoma, WA?

Puyallup and Tacoma have similar restriction levels.

Puyallup, WA

Pierce County

Some Restrictions

STR hosts in Puyallup must collect and remit Washington State lodging taxes under RCW 67.28. Combined sales tax rate includes WA State (6.5%) plus Pierce County and City of Puyallup sales taxes. Remittance is to the Washington Department of Revenue.

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Tacoma, WA

Pierce County

Some Restrictions

Tacoma STR operators must collect and remit Washington State sales tax, special hotel/motel tax, and Tacoma's lodging tax. Platforms like Airbnb may collect some taxes automatically, but operators must verify full compliance.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactPuyallupTacoma
WA State Sales Tax6.5%-
State LawRCW 67.28 (lodging taxes)-
RemittanceWA Dept. of Revenue-
Taxes-WA sales tax + Tacoma lodging tax
State Registration-WA Dept of Revenue
Platforms-May auto-collect some taxes
Operator Duty-Verify full tax compliance

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Puyallup FAQ

What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Puyallup?

STR hosts in Puyallup must collect and remit Washington State lodging taxes under RCW 67.28. Combined sales tax rate includes WA State (6.5%) plus Pierce County and City of Puyallup sales taxes. Remittance is to the Washington Department of Revenue.

How much is the short-term rental license fee in Puyallup?

WA State Sales Tax: 6.5%. State Law: RCW 67.28 (lodging taxes). Remittance: WA Dept. of Revenue.

Tacoma FAQ

What taxes do Tacoma Airbnb hosts pay?

Washington State sales tax and Tacoma's lodging tax. Register with the WA Department of Revenue. Airbnb may collect some automatically, but verify all taxes are covered.

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