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Washington Grocery Tax (2026)

Permitted: Most grocery food ('food and food ingredients') is exempt from retail sales tax (RCW 82.08.0293); the exemption does not cover prepared food or soft drinks, which are taxed.

PermittedVerified Jul 19, 2026

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Grocery Tax in states bordering Washington

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IdahoRestricted
Groceries are taxed at the full 6% state sales tax rate, but Idaho residents can claim a food tax credit — $155 per person standard, or up to $250 per person with receipts.
Verified Aug 27, 2026 · Source: tax.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
OregonPermitted
Oregon has no general sales or use tax at all, so groceries are never taxed at any level.
Verified Jul 17, 2026 · Source: oregon.gov · Full Oregon rule →

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