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Current use tax based on value of land for growing and harvesting timber and a 4% Yield Tax
The 1971 Forest Tax Law Chap. 84.33 RCW, Revised 1993. WAC 458-40-500 to 458-40-600
Provide a uniform, predictable and fair tax for forest landowners. Ensure that taxes will not destroy economic incentives for growing timber on private timber lands.
Minimum of 20 acres
Land owner prepares a timber management plan as part of the application process
Minimum enrollment of 10 years
If use changes, penalty is rollback taxes up to 10 years
The Department of Revenue advises the counties on management plans and answers questions on the administration of the statues. The county tax assessor administers the program.
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