Real estate excise tax affidavit 2026

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The document is a Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit form (RCW 82.45 WAC 458-61A) required for property sales occurring on or after April 1, 2022. It must be fully completed to be accepted and serves as a receipt when stamped by the cashier. The affidavit collects information about the buyer, seller, property details, tax parcel numbers, and any exemptions claimed. It outlines the process for calculating excise tax based on the selling price of the property and includes sections for certifying accuracy under penalty of perjury. Additionally, it provides instructions for various scenarios such as partial sales, property classifications, and exemptions.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit in the editor.
In Section 1, indicate if this is a partial sale by checking the box and entering the percentage sold. List the seller's name exactly as it appears on the legal document.
In Section 2, enter the buyer's name and mailing address. Include their phone number and list the percentage of ownership acquired next to each name.
For Section 3, provide the mailing address for property tax correspondence and list all relevant parcel account numbers along with assessed values.
In Section 4, enter the property's street address and legal description. If more space is needed, attach additional sheets.
Complete Section 5 by selecting appropriate land use codes and indicating any personal property included in the sale.
Finally, ensure both grantor and grantee sign in Section 8 certifying that all information is accurate before submitting your form.

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What is a property tax affidavit?

The form is used by the assessor to ensure the property is assessed appropriately and to make the proper transfer of ownership determination. The PTA must be filed by the buyer/grantee at the Assessing Department within 45 days of the transfer. If the PTA is not timely filed then the owner is subject to a penalty.

What is an excise tax affidavit in Washington state?

A Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit, along with a conveyance document (deed), must be presented to the Treasurers office for processing and collection of tax or fees due within 30 days of the sale/dated document. This is done prior to presenting that conveyance document to the Auditors office for recording.

What is excise tax on real estate?

An excise tax is a tax on the transfer of ownership from the seller to the buyer paid at closing. The tax amount is based on the sale price of the home and varies by state and local government.

Who is responsible for paying the excise tax on a transfer of real property in the state of Washington?

Excise is the responsibility of the seller. It is due within 30 days of the date of the conveying document and must be paid before the document can be recorded or the mobile home title transferred.

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