Enhanced 911 Tax

What is the enhanced 911 tax?
It is a monthly tax on switched access (hard) lines and radio access (wireless telephone numbers) lines.

How do I pay the tax?
The tax is collected from the consumer and reported by the business on the excise tax return.

What rate do I pay?
The state rate is 20 cents per month for each switched or radio access line. The county may also charge a monthly fee.

What are the funds used for?
This tax funds Washington's enhanced 911 telephone system. This emergency system automatically provides a caller's name, address, and phone number to the E911 answering service.

Local funds are used for county emergency service communication systems.

For more information, contact the E911 Program Administrator.