The sales tax rate in Spokane, Washington is 9%. That is made up of the 6.5% Washington state sales tax plus about 2.5% in local city and county taxes. On a $100 purchase you pay $9.00 in sales tax, for a total of $109.00.
When you buy something in Spokane, the price at the register includes a combined sales tax of 9%. That figure layers local Spokane city and county taxes of about 2.5% on top of the Washington state base rate of 6.5%. The exact rate can vary slightly by special taxing district within the city, so always confirm the rate shown at checkout for your specific address.
To work out the tax on any purchase, multiply the price by 9%. A few quick examples for Spokane:
| Purchase price | Sales tax (9%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $20 | $1.80 | $21.80 |
| $50 | $4.50 | $54.50 |
| $100 | $9.00 | $109.00 |
| $500 | $45.00 | $545.00 |
| $1,000 | $90.00 | $1,090.00 |
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The combined sales tax rate in Spokane, WA is 9%, which includes the 6.5% Washington state rate and about 2.5% in local taxes.
Multiply the price by 9% (i.e. by 0.0900). For example, a $50 item has $4.50 of sales tax, for a total of $54.50.
Divide the tax-inclusive total by 1.0900. The result is the pre-tax price and the remainder is the 9% tax.
No. Washington charges a 6.5% state rate, and Spokane adds local taxes on top for a 9% combined rate.