Are vehicles owned by nonresident military personnel exempt Washington excise tax?
Nonresident military personnel are exempt Washington excise tax under the authority of SSR 61-40 Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940. (2) How do nonresident military personnel claim the Washington excise tax exemption on each vehicle they own? Nonresident military personnel who wish to claim a Washington excise tax exemption shall, for each vehicle: (a) Certify their home of record is a state or country other than Washington; and (b) Be named as registered owner or coregistered owner of the vehicle for which the exemption is sought; and (c) Complete and sign the affidavit for nonresident military exemption of excise tax; and (d) Apply for registration and excise tax exemption at a Washington vehicle licensing office. (3) What documentation is required to maintain the nonresident military Washington excise tax exemption when the vehicle license is due for renewal? To renew the vehicle license and maintain the excise tax exemption nonresident military personnel must: (a) Stil
