Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 82 Excise Taxes - Section 82.32.291 Resale certificate, unlawful use--Penalty--Rules

§ 82.32.291. Resale certificate, unlawful use--Penalty--Rules

Any person who uses a resale certificate to purchase items or services without payment of sales tax and who is not entitled to use the certificate for the purchase shall be assessed a penalty of fifty percent of the tax due, in addition to all other taxes, penalties, and interest due, on the improperly purchased item or service. The department may waive the penalty imposed under this section if it finds that the use of the certificate was due to circumstances beyond the taxpayer's control or if the certificate was properly used for purchases for dual purposes. The department shall define by rule what circumstances are considered to be beyond the taxpayer's control.

[1993 sp.s. c 25 § 703.]

Notes:
     Severability -- Effective dates--Part headings, captions not law--1993 sp.s. c 25: See notes following RCW 82.04.230.

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