Sales Tax in Milton, Washington in 2024

The combined sales tax rate for Milton, Washington ranges from 10.10%-10.20%. Your total sales tax rate is the sum of the Washington state tax (6.50%), the county sales tax (1.40%-1.60%) and the special tax (2.00%-2.30%). Milton doesn’t levy a city sales tax.

We'll walk you through how the sales tax rate is determined for Milton and address some common questions you may have. We'll also cover how to collect, audit, and remit sales tax in Milton.

Plus, we’ll share the best solution that will ensure you are always compliant across the entire sales tax lifecycle.

Disclaimer: Our sales tax data is updated on a quarterly basis.

Milton Sales Tax Rate 2024

Milton is located in Washington, United States. Its minimum sales tax rate is 10.10%, and its maximum sales tax rate is 10.20%. These rates include local and state sales tax rates.

Here is how the Milton sales tax rates breaks down:

Tax Jurisdiction	Min. Rate	Max. Rate
State Tax	6.50%	6.50%
County Tax	1.40%	1.60%
Special Tax	2.00%	2.30%
Combined Rate	10.10%	10.20%

County Sales Tax in Milton

Milton overlaps with 2 counties in Washington. Below, you can see the county sales tax rates for each one:

County	Sales Tax Rate
King County	1.40%
Pierce County	1.60%

Sales Tax Rates in Milton by Zip Codes and Districts

Below are the sales tax rates in Milton broken down by districts and zip codes:

District	Zip Codes	Combined Sales Tax Rate
PIERCE COUNTY|MILTON CITY (PIERCE COUNTY)|PIERCE PTBA|SOUND TRANSIT RTA	98372, 98424, 98354, 98371, 98422, 98003	10.10%
KING COUNTY|MILTON CITY (KING COUNTY)|KING PTBA|SOUND TRANSIT RTA	98354, 98001, 98003	10.20%

How Does the Milton Sales Tax Compare to the Rest of Washington?

Milton’s maximum sales tax rate (10.20%) is only 0.40% lower than the highest rate in Washington, which is 10.60% in places like Mill Creek. It is 2.70% higher than Washington’s lowest sales tax rate, which sits at 7.50% in cities such as Goldendale.

Milton’s minimum sales tax rate (10.10%) is 2.60% higher than the lowest rate in Washington and 0.50% lower than the highest rate.

To give you a better idea, here’s a comparison of Milton sales tax rates with a few other cities in Washington:

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City	Sales Tax Rates
Goldendale	7.50%
Rosalia	7.90%
Toppenish	8.00%
Omak	8.50%
Gig Harbor	8.90%
Stanwood	9.30%
Milton	10.10%-10.20%
Mill Creek	10.60%

You can also compare the sales tax rate of Milton against the Washington cities closest in population size:

• Fircrest's sales tax rate is 10.10%
• Pacific's sales tax rate is 10.20%-10.30%

What Creates Sales Tax Nexus in Milton?

Milton has the same nexus rules as mentioned in the Washington state tax law. It doesn’t have any separate sales tax nexus rules.

Read More: Check out this detailed guide on Sales Tax in Washington.

Any of the following conditions can create a  Washington sales tax nexus in  Milton: 

• Economic Nexus: Out-of-state businesses with taxable sales of more than $100,000 in the past 12 months.

• Physical Location: Businesses with a store, office, warehouse, inventory held by a marketplace facilitator, or other places of business. Distributing taxable items using mediums other than mail or common carriers also creates a nexus.

• Employee Location: Businesses with employees or third-party representatives in the state. This also applies if the employees are engaged in soliciting sales, providing services like product training, constructing, installing, or maintaining real or tangible personal property in Washington,

• Events: Businesses that participate in more than one trade convention per year or make retail sales at any trade convention must register for sales tax. However, if the trade convention is marketed to the general public, it becomes a trade show, and participating businesses should apply for a sales tax permit.    

What Products Are Exempt from Milton Sales Tax?

Sales tax exemptions for Milton are granted by the Washington sales tax law. As a result, some items that enjoy sales tax exemption in Milton are:

• Farm products, such as horticultural services, feed, seed, and poultry.
• Producer goods, like manufacturing machinery used for production, semiconductor materials, and computers.
• Public activities, such as road construction, ridesharing vehicles, and fuel for urban transit.
• Health-related purchases, like prescription drugs, medical devices, and blood banks.

Who Needs a Sales Permit in Milton?

The state usually grants a sales permit or business license in the United States. 

So, you should register with the Department of Revenue if you fulfill any of these conditions:

• Your business needs to collect retail sales tax.
• You need city, county, or state endorsements.
• You plan to hire employees in the next 90 days.
• Your gross income is $12,000 per year or more.
• Your business is required to pay any other taxes or fees to the Department of Revenue.
• Your business requires city, county, and state endorsements.
• You are an out-of-state business that meets the sales tax nexus in Washington.

How to Collect Sales Tax in Milton

Washington is a destination-based sales tax collection state. This means when you sell to a customer in Washington, you should charge the sales tax rate at the buyer’s ship-to address. 

For instance, whether your business is in Los Angeles, California or Fircrest, Washington, if you sell to a buyer in Milton, Washington — you should charge the sales tax in Milton.

Learn more about origin-based and destination-based sales tax sourcing here.

How to File and Pay Sales Tax in Milton

There are two options to file and pay Milton sales tax returns:

• File and pay online: Pay through Washington MyDOR. All Washington monthly and quarterly sales tax filers are required to file and pay online.
• File and pay by mail: Businesses with waivers should file by mail. You can get your return forms at the Washington Department of Revenue website.
• Or, you can streamline your sales tax collection with Zamp. 

This way, you can leverage our accurate calculations and easy, one-click registrations to maintain compliance across the United States.