Expect to be shelling out more for a few things starting tomorrow.
* The toll to drive across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge will raise one dollar tomorrow. The cost to cross the bridge will now be $4 per vehicle, unless you are part of the “Good to Go” program, in which case you will now pay $2.75 per crossing.
* The already rocketing cost of fuel will increase by 1.5 cents a gallon tomorrow, when the state raises it’s gas tax. You will now pay 37.5 cents in taxes on every gallon of gas.
* Internet shoppers in Washington may be seeing an increase in taxes for online goods. Starting tomorrow, purchases made online will be taxed based on the rate of tax where the goods are delivered, rather than from where they were purchased. Seeing that Seattle has one of the highest tax rates in the state, Seattleites who do their shopping online will definitely be affected by this change. The Department of Revenue will announce tomorrow the list of major retailers who have agreed to comply to the new law.
* Don’t forget: Driving and chatting on your cell phone can net you a $124 ticket starting Tuesday if you are not using a hands-free device. This is a secondary offense, meaning you’ll be pulled over only if you are also breaking another law at the same time. The new law takes effect immediately, no grace period and likely no warnings if you are caught.
Happy July 1st!
[ Photo courtesy of Culinary Fool ]
{ 0 comments… add one now }