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Admissions Tax
City of Snoqualmie Admissions Tax
Per Snoqualmie Municipal Code 3.04, the City of Snoqualmie imposes a 5% admissions tax on admission charges to any place or event located within the city – except for exceptions noted below.
“Admission charge” or “admission” means a monetary charge for entrance to an event or place open to the public, and includes, in addition to its usual and ordinary meaning, the following:
- A charge made for season tickets or subscriptions
- A cover charge, or charge made for the use of seats and tables reserved or otherwise, and other similar accommodations
- A charge made for food and refreshment in any place where free entertainment, recreation or amusement is provided
- Automobile parking charges if the amount of the charge is determined according to the number of passengers in the automobile
- A sum of money referred to a “donation” or similar term which must be paid before entrance is allowed
The following admission charges are exempt from the admissions tax:
- Activities of any elementary or secondary school
- Activities of any church or religious organization
- Activities of any nonprofit organization maintaining and exhibiting art, scientific, or historical collections for the benefit of the general public and not for profit
- Government activities
- The activities of any nonprofit organization exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
If you’re hosting an upcoming event that is subject to the City’s Admissions Tax, please fill out and submit the Admissions Tax Application Form below:
Admissions Tax Application
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Jennifer Ferguson
Finance DirectorPhone: 425-888-1555 ext. 1114
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Finance
Physical Address
38624 SE River Street
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 987
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Phone: 425-888-1555