It is indeed true, except....
Washington has plenty of other taxes to make up for the lack of sales tax. And you cannot buy something like a car in Oregon and not pay taxes. As soon as you license it in Washington they will charge you sales tax on it.
I had bought a truck in Colorado just before moving here. Paid Colorado taxes, but did not get a permanent license there. When I went to get the license in WA I had to pay taxes again!!! Fortunately I got the Colorado taxes refunded. But Colorado was a lower rate so I really should have gotten the permanent license there, then would not have had to pay the Washington tax....
I go to Oregon to visit friends and shop for as much as is possible at those times.
I also would not rely on either tax situations to remain status quo - both sides would love to institute another tax!
One thing I LOVE to go to Oregon for is gas. They are forced to pump your gas for you - it's a nice plus when it's raining out which is just about always.
Washington has plenty of other taxes to make up for the lack of sales tax. And you cannot buy something like a car in Oregon and not pay taxes. As soon as you license it in Washington they will charge you sales tax on it.
I had bought a truck in Colorado just before moving here. Paid Colorado taxes, but did not get a permanent license there. When I went to get the license in WA I had to pay taxes again!!! Fortunately I got the Colorado taxes refunded. But Colorado was a lower rate so I really should have gotten the permanent license there, then would not have had to pay the Washington tax....
I go to Oregon to visit friends and shop for as much as is possible at those times.
I also would not rely on either tax situations to remain status quo - both sides would love to institute another tax!
One thing I LOVE to go to Oregon for is gas. They are forced to pump your gas for you - it's a nice plus when it's raining out which is just about always.
