Sales Tax Rates

The total general sales tax rate for Mercer Island is 10.2%.  The majority of that amount (6.5%) goes to the State of Washington.  The remainder is distributed to various local jurisdictions as detailed below.  The City of Mercer Island receives only 0.85% on each taxable sale occurring on the Island.  So, for every $100 spent on Mercer Island, the City receives $0.85.

An additional 0.5% sales tax applies to food and beverages sold by restaurants and taverns to pay for the debt service on T-Mobile Park.

Jurisdiction Tax Rate Tax Amount on
a $100 Purchase
State 6.50% $6.50
Local    
  King County 1.35% $1.35
  Regional Transit 1.40% $1.40
  City of Mercer Island 0.85% $0.85
  Criminal Justice 0.10% $0.10
Total General Sales Tax 10.20% $10.20

 

Additional information can be found on the Washington State Department of Revenue website.