Providing a sales and use tax exemption for qualifying farm machinery and equipment.
SB 5092 provides a sales and use tax exemption for qualifying farm equipment costing $10,000 or more purchased by small and medium-sized Washington farms with annual gross income under $2 million. The exemption applies to equipment like tractors, harvesters, and irrigation tools used directly in farming, but excludes road vehicles and motorcycles. Farms must submit exemption certificates to sellers, and the income threshold will adjust annually starting in 2031 based on the Consumer Price Index. The tax relief expires on October 1, 2035, with a requirement for a 2034 legislative review of its fiscal impact and effect on farm numbers.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
upper
Jan 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM.
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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