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Lakewood, WA Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Lakewood, Washington is 10.200%.

Combined Rate 10.200%
State6.500% City3.700%

Lakewood Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction Rate
Washington State Sales Tax 6.500%
City / Municipal Tax 3.700%
Total Combined Rate 10.200%

Which County Is Lakewood In?

Lakewood falls within Pierce, Washington. Pierce imposes a 1.000% county-level sales tax in addition to the Washington state base rate.

Lakewood ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Lakewood for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 10.200% combined rate.

98439 98498 98499

Business Nexus in Washington

Economic Nexus Threshold

Selling into Washington from out of state? Once you exceed $100,000 in annual sales or 200 transactions, you must register and collect Washington sales tax.

FAQ: Lakewood Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Lakewood, Washington is 10.200% as of 2026.
Multiply your purchase price by 10.200% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $51.00 in sales tax.
Groceries are generally taxable in Washington. Check the official Department of Revenue for specific exemptions.
Vehicle purchases in Lakewood are subject to the 10.200% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the Washington Department of Revenue or DMV.
Register for a sales tax permit through the official Washington Department of Revenue website. Registration is typically free and required before collecting any sales tax.

Sales Tax Calculator

Using 10.200% rate for Lakewood, WA

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Tax Amount $0.00
Total with Tax $100.00

Rate applied: 10.200% combined

Official Tax Authority

Washington State Department of Revenue

Filing Deadline: Monthly, quarterly, or annual returns. Due dates vary by filing frequency. File via My DOR portal.

Visit Official Portal (800) 647-7706