City of LakewoodIn the absence of an individual State income tax, the State of Washington relies heavily on Sales Tax for operating revenue. Food is exempt from Sales & Use Tax.
| 2012 Sales Tax | ||
|---|---|---|
| State of Washington | 6.5% | $0.69 |
| City of Lakewood | 1.1% | 0.12 |
| Pierce Transit | 0.6% | 0.06 |
| Sound Transit | 0.9% | 0.10 |
| Pierce County Jail | 0.1% | 0.01 |
| Zoo/Parks Tax | 0.1% | 0.01 |
| SS911 | 0.1% | 0.01 |
| Total | 9.3% | |
The City of Lakewood has levied both half cent (.5 + .5) sales tax options it is allowed. It has also levied .1 for criminal justice funding. Of the 1.0%, the city receives .84% (the County receives 15% of the 1.0% and the State receives 1% of the 1.0% leaving 84% (.84%) to the City of Lakewood). The total sales tax percentage for the City of Lakewood equals .94% (.84% + .1%).
