Collection and Administration

Agency filings affecting this section Introduction. Real estate excise tax is levied by the state under chapter 82.45 RCW and by counties under chapter 82.46 RCW. The general provisions for the administration of the state's excise taxes contained in chapter 82.32 RCW apply to the real estate excise tax, except as provided in RCW 82.45.150 . This section describes the applicable procedures for payment, collection, disposition of proceeds, requests for refunds, penalties, record keeping requirements, requests for rulings, and other administrative processes. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.32.300 , 82.01.060 (2), and 82.45.150 . WSR 05-23-093, § 458-61A-300, filed 11/16/05, effective 12/17/05.]