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WA HB2104

WA HB2104
Concerning the auction of abandoned vehicles and payment of sales tax.


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Introduced
01/28/2022
In Committee
01/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to the auction of abandoned vehicles and payment of sales tax; amending RCW 82.04.040; amending 2019 c 357 s 3 3 (uncodified); reenacting and amending RCW 82.04.050; and providing expiration dates.

AI Summary

This bill makes the following key changes: 1. Clarifies that the successful bidder for an abandoned vehicle sold at a public auction conducted by a registered tow truck operator must pay the use tax on the vehicle to the tow truck operator, who is responsible for transmitting the tax to the state. No other sales or use tax is owed by the tow truck operator for these vehicle sales. 2. Extends the expiration date of the provisions related to the sales tax treatment of access to certain recreational and fitness activities from January 1, 2030 to January 1, 2032. 3. Establishes a new expiration date of June 30, 2032 for the entire bill. The purpose of these changes is to provide clarity on the sales tax obligations for registered tow truck operators selling abandoned vehicles at public auction, and to continue the existing tax treatment of certain recreational activities for an additional two years.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

First reading, referred to Finance. (on 01/28/2022)

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