Being a resident of Alaska do you have to pay sales tax in Washington?

There is stipulations to paying sales tax or not. Here is the link...http://www.dor.wa.gov/Content/FindTaxesAndRates/RetailSalesTax/Nonresidents/default.aspx

Just remember a store decides whether they will charge sales tax or not to a non resident. If they do then they are a part of the program listed in the link.

No they do not decide....if you have the proper documentation AND qualify for the exemption they must not charge tax.

However, in reality, most things you buy, especially if your just visiting from out of state, will be taxable (they are not exempt). And if they are, then - law abiding and demanding person you be - you MUST by law, report and pay any taxes at your place of residence (since that is where you would be using them, and that incurrs the tax most anyplace).

Remember:

The law provides an exemption for:

1. Sales of tangible personal property.
2. use outside Washington.
3. persons who can establish nonresident status.

The exemption does not apply to charges for services that are included within the definition of the term "sale at retail." This includes, but is not limited to, services such as:

• Lodging at hotels or motels.
• Repair services (except vehicle repairs where the parts portion is not taxable to qualifying nonresidents).
• Laundry or dry cleaning services.
• Automobile towing or parking.
• Amusement and recreational activities such as Golf, Bowling, and charter fishing.
• Personal services such as tanning, tattooing, and dating services.
• Abstract, title insurance, or escrow services

The exemption also does not apply to sales of articles substantially used or consumed within Washington. This includes, but is not limited to sales of:

• Meals or refreshments prepared for immediate consumption.
• Articles to persons in the military stationed within Washington.
• Articles to nonresident students attending schools in this state.
• Articles to any other nonresident temporarily residing in Washington.