Washington: Sales Tax Handbook
Are Newspapers and Magazines subject to sales tax?
While Washington's sales tax generally applies to most transactions, certain items have special treatment in many states when it comes to sales taxes. This page describes the taxability of newspapers and magazines in Washington, including newspapers and periodicals. To learn more, see a full list of taxable and tax-exempt items in Washington.
Newspapers
EXEMPT
In the state of Washington, the purchase of machinery and equipment which is used directly in printing newspapers or other materials is considered to be qualified for the manufacturing machinery exemption.
Periodicals
TAXABLE
In the state of Washington, periodical subscriptions are sold for fundraising purposes by educational institutions and certain nonprofit organizations are not considered to be taxable. The purchase of machinery and equipment which are used directly in printing newspapers or other materials qualifies for the manufacturing machinery exemption.
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