Washington raised the new-tire retail fee from $1 to $5
CheckIf your shop sells new vehicle tires in Washington, make sure point-of-sale and invoice systems collect the $5 tire fee, retain only the allowed $0.25 per tire, and report the remaining amount under the state Tire Fee classification.
Details & evidence
Washington Department of Revenue says that beginning January 1, 2026, sellers must collect a $5 fee on each new vehicle tire sold, up from $1. The amount a seller may retain increased to $0.25 per tire; the remainder is reported and paid to the state.
Official evidenceWashington Department of Revenue — Tire fee increase ↗ · verified Sep 20, 2026