REV 84 0001B (12/23/19)
Instructions
1. Enter the information for all individuals or entities transferring interest, including the percentage of interest transferred.
Attach a list of additional transferors’ information, if necessary.
2. Enter the information for all individuals or entities receiving interest, including the percentage of interest received.
Attach a list of additional transferees’ information, if necessary.
Both the transferor(s) and transferee(s) or agent(s) of each must sign the affidavit certifying the accuracy of the
information on this return.
3. Enter the information of the entity in which interest transferred. Check the box for the type of entity.
4. Attach a list of all subsidiaries of the transferred entity, including the addresses and relationships of all entities and
assessed value of real property they own in Washington.
5. Select the location, local tax rate, parcel number and true and fair value of all real property* (including leasehold
interest) in which the transferred entity has an interest. Calculate the local tax and totals.
Location codes and rates can be found using the Local Real Estate Excise Tax Rates publication on our website. Attach a
spreadsheet showing additional real property information, if necessary. If completing this form using the fillable pdf,
enter only the location, parcel number and the true and fair value of each parcel. The additional blanks in this
section will be automatically calculated.
6. Mark the appropriate checkbox to determine if the property is predominantly used for timber or agriculture. If more than
one parcel is included in the transfer, use the predominant use calculator on our website to determine the correct use. See
ETA 3215.2009 for additional information regarding land classifications and predominant use. State REET tax
computation: Enter the total true and fair value from the total column C in step 5.
Example
Column A Column B Column C
Threshold Amount within threshold amount State rate Tax
0 to $500,000 500,000 1.1%
5,500
500,000.01 - 1,500,000 1,000,000 1.28%
12,800
1,500,000.01 – 3,000,000 100,000 2.75%
2,750
3,000,000.01 and above 0 3.00%
0
Totals $1,600,000
$21,050
Calculate the state excise tax due using this chart:
Column A Column B Column C
0 to $500,000
1.1%
500,000.01 – 1,500,000
1.28%
1,500,000.01 – 3,000,000
2.75%
3,000,000.01 and above
3.0%
Totals
7. Enter the date the interest in the entity transferred. Tax is due at the time of transfer. If tax is not paid within one month
of the date of transfer, interest and penalties will apply.
The interest rate is variable and may be found on our website at
http://dor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/legacy/Docs/Pubs/Misc/REETInterestRates.pdf.
Delinquent penalties are 5% one month after the due date; 10% two months after the due date; and 20% three months
after the due date. (RCW 82.45.100)
If an exemption from paying the real estate excise tax is being claimed, enter the valid Washington Administrative Code
(WAC) Title and Number for the exemption. If a WAC Title and Number are entered, the Total Due will be zero.
Real Estate Excise Tax rules and laws:
For further information about Controlling Interest Transfers, please see the rules and laws located at the following links:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=82.45, http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=458-61A-101.