Exemption appeals may result from a determination made by the Washington State Department of Revenue or an order by the County Board of Equalization sustaining a decision made by the County Assessor. In either case, the process is similar to that for excise tax appeals.

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Questions / More Information

• Please refer to our Appeals FAQ page.
• The State Board’s administrative rules are located in Chapters 456-09 and 456-10 of the Washington Administrative Code.
• You can search previous State Board decisions at our decisions page.