The sales tax in Washington is insane, although that's partly because we don't have a state income tax. It's often said you need to live in Vancouver (Washington, not BC), so you don't pay income tax, then do all your shopping in Portland across the river to avoid paying sales tax.
The sales tax in Washington is insane, although that's partly because we don't have a state income tax. It's often said you need to live in Vancouver (Washington, not BC), so you don't pay income tax, then do all your shopping in Portland across the river to avoid paying sales tax.