Question about Oregon/Washington sales tax on a carbine

Fordcragar · Jul 2, 2016

I'm a resident of Washington and have been thinking about buying a used carbine, either in Washington or Oregon. At least I think that I will be able to buy one in Oregon, if I'm not a resident, let me know if this isn't true.

Anyway, buying a used carbine from a private party, during the transfer is a sales tax collected in the State of Washington at the FFL? I would imagine if you were to buy it from a LGS they would charge you the tax. Then if I were to buy a carbine from a private party in Oregon, can it be transferred to me in Oregon at a FFL, if I am not a resident?

The Nothing · Jul 2, 2016

No sales tax in Oregon (except pot)
And, yes you could buy here

drstrangelove · Jul 2, 2016

As long as the private seller gives a copy of their drivers license to the WA FFL, no sales tax is collected because there was never a transfer of ownership to the FFL's books; it was directly transferred to you, and the DL proves to the state the source of the gun, and it's tax exempt status.

Stomper · Jul 2, 2016

The only FFL transfer you'd need on an out of state purchase to an FFL in your home state is a purchase is on handguns.

Fordcragar · Jul 2, 2016

I knew that hand guns would be a different procedure, where I couldn't buy one out of state unless it transferred to a FFL in my state. Then I would be on the hook for sales tax too.

Brutus57 · Jul 2, 2016

Fordcragar said:
I knew that hand guns would be a different procedure, where I couldn't buy one out of state unless it transferred to a FFL in my state. Then I would be on the hook for sales tax too.

Yes you would, did that a number of moths ago.

Brutus Out

Stomper · Jul 2, 2016

By no means are we suggesting ways to avoid paying legally due taxes!

I know.... some things you just can't keep a straight face while you're saying it. :s0140:

Fordcragar · Jul 2, 2016

I would never try to avoid paying taxes. I also know what you mean about the straight face thingy too. :s0140:

Joe13 · Jul 2, 2016

Fordcragar said:
I would never try to avoid paying taxes. I also know what you mean about the straight face thingy too.

Is your gas and time worth the drive?

Unless your buying $2k+ guns then your probably better off at the Cabelas in Lacy.

Fordcragar · Jul 2, 2016

Joe13 said:
Is your gas and time worth the drive?.............

It depends if you were to find something elsewhere it might be. We have friends in Oregon and sometimes will make the trip and include other things. We were there last week on business and did some shopping too.

TCOV · Jul 4, 2016

Fordcragar said:
It depends if you were to find something elsewhere it might be. We have friends in Oregon and sometimes will make the trip and include other things. We were there last week on business and did some shopping too.

There is no tax on a firearm purchased from a private party of any state by a Washington resident. The handgun must be transferred by a ffl in Washington but no tax is due.