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Hello Everyone,

I just won a Norinco Type 56s from Gunbroker. :) I'm about to start the FFL transfer and was wondering if anyone has experience with doing an out of state transfer regarding sales tax on used guns.

As a Washington resident do we still have to pay sales tax? I just moved up here and this is my first purchase from an FFL.

If we do have to pay sales tax how do I verify the amount of the sale if it's a private seller?

Any information would be greatly appreciated.
 
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If the FFL does it legally they will have to determine the value of the gun and charge USE tax on it, not sales tax. WA residents owe use tax on almost everything they buy, trade for, barter, or inherit whether new or used. There are some exemptions, guns aren't one of them.

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Thanks for answering my question. I meant to say verify not variety up above. (I've been staring at the computer screen too long today!)

Would my FFL verify the amount or his FFL? I assume mine, but just checking.

Thanks!
 
The in-state FFL would determine the use tax due, and collect that amount in addition to any fees for handling the transaction. The use tax is based on the purchase price, including shipping and handling and the FFL fee.
If the question is, how will the in-state FFL know the purchase price, I assume it will come on the Bill of Sale accompanying the transfer.
 
The in-state FFL would determine the use tax due, and collect that amount in addition to any fees for handling the transaction. The use tax is based on the purchase price, including shipping and handling and the FFL fee.
If the question is, how will the in-state FFL know the purchase price, I assume it will come on the Bill of Sale accompanying the transfer.

I'll make sure to get a bill of sale.

Thanks again for everyone's help.
 
If the FFL does it legally they will have to determine the value of the gun and charge USE tax on it, not sales tax. WA residents owe use tax on almost everything they buy, trade for, barter, or inherit whether new or used. There are some exemptions, guns aren't one of them.


Not Barter or trade.The taxes were already paid on the item when it was initially purchased.
But in this instance,it is for the price of the item and the fees.If it was an item purchased out of state,then the Wa state tax wasn't ever charged on the item.
If it is an in state trade,then the tax should be on the "difference"
 

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