Every time you walk into a golf shop in Washington, California, or New York and hand over your card for a new set of irons, your state collects a tax. You didn't earn it. Your golf game didn't earn it. Your state government collected it simply because the transaction happened inside its borders. In the golf world, we call this the swing tax. There's a completely legal, completely straightforward way to avoid it: order from Oregon.
ParWest Golf is located at 11616 NE Halsey St in Portland, Oregon. Oregon has 0% sales tax — no state tax, no local tax on retail goods, zero added at checkout. When you order from us, you pay for the equipment and nothing else. Not 6.5%. Not 8.875%. Not 10.55%. Zero.
The swing tax — what you're actually paying right now
These are the verified 2026 combined sales tax rates (state + local) in the major golf markets outside Oregon.
- Seattle, Washington: 10.55% — Washington's base rate is 6.5%, Seattle adds 4.05% locally. Buy $1,600 of golf irons at a Seattle shop and you hand $168.80 to the state before you take a single swing.
- Los Angeles, California: 10.25%+ — California's statewide base is 7.25%, local districts push most of LA County and the Bay Area above 10%, with some jurisdictions reaching 11.25%.
- New York City, New York: 8.875% — NYC's combined rate stacks state (4%), city (4.5%), and a 0.375% surcharge.
- New Jersey: 6.625% — Flat statewide rate. $106 in tax on a $1,600 iron set is still $106 you didn’t have to spend.
- Oregon: 0% — No state or local sales tax on retail goods.
The P790 test: real savings on a $1,599 iron set
The TaylorMade P790 is one of the best-selling premium iron sets — a players-distance design with tour-level feel and forgiveness. A standard 7-piece set (4–PW) retails at $1,599. Here’s what a golfer in each state actually pays locally vs ordering from ParWest:
| Location | Tax Rate (2026) | Tax on $1,599 | Total Paid Locally | You Save at ParWest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 10.55% | $168.69 | $1,767.69 | $168.69 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 10.25% | $163.90 | $1,762.90 | $163.90 |
| New York City, NY | 8.875% | $141.91 | $1,740.91 | $141.91 |
| New Jersey | 6.625% | $105.94 | $1,704.94 | $105.94 |
| Oregon (ParWest) | 0% | $0.00 | $1,599.00 | — |
A Seattle golfer buying P790 irons locally just paid $168.69 in swing tax. That’s a dozen tour balls, a full regrip, or two good public rounds — gone before you’ve gripped the club once.
Now scale it to a full bag — $3,000 to $4,000
A complete bag refresh — driver, fairway wood, hybrid, iron set, wedges, and putter — in current 2026 premium equipment runs $3,000 to $4,000. At that scale, the swing tax is a purchase by itself:
| Location | Tax Rate | Tax on $3,000 | Tax on $3,500 | Tax on $4,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 10.55% | $316.50 | $369.25 | $422.00 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 10.25% | $307.50 | $358.75 | $410.00 |
| New York City, NY | 8.875% | $266.25 | $310.63 | $355.00 |
| New Jersey | 6.625% | $198.75 | $231.88 | $265.00 |
| Oregon (ParWest) | 0% | $0 | $0 | $0 |
A Seattle golfer spending $3,500 on a new bag setup at a local Washington shop is sending $369 to the state. That’s a Scotty Cameron putter headcover, a fitting session, and six months of golf balls — or the savings you keep when you order from ParWest.
Is this legal? Yes — here's why
Oregon simply does not have a sales tax. It is one of only five U.S. states with no general sales tax on retail goods. The Oregon Department of Revenue confirms this plainly, and 2026 rate data shows a 0% combined rate statewide. When you order from ParWest Golf, we collect no sales tax because Oregon law does not require us to collect sales tax. You pay the listed price, we ship, you play golf.
What the savings mean in golf terms
The $168.69 a Seattle golfer saves on P790 irons by ordering from ParWest instead of a local shop is enough to cover:
- A dozen Pro V1 or TP5 tour balls
- A full 13-club regrip with premium grips at ParWest
- A round of greens fees at a quality course plus a sleeve of balls
- A premium mallet headcover from a top maker
The swing tax isn't just an abstract line item. It's real golf gear you could have in the bag instead of sending it to your state government.
Why Oregon is the practical no-tax choice
- Oregon: No sales tax, major-brand authorized dealer presence, 1–3 day shipping to West Coast, 4–5 days to East Coast.
- Other no-tax states (MT, NH, DE, AK): No sales tax, but limited authorized golf dealer presence and/or less practical shipping routes for most U.S. golfers.
For most golfers in high-tax states, Oregon — and specifically an authorized dealer like ParWest — is the most practical way to leverage the no-tax advantage on premium golf equipment.
Beyond tax savings — why buy from ParWest
- Authorized dealer: Genuine, manufacturer-backed product from TaylorMade, Titleist, Callaway, Cobra, Mizuno, Cleveland, Odyssey, Scotty Cameron and more.
- Real fittings by Tony: Tony runs the hitting bay at 11616 NE Halsey St. Free phone fittings before you order — call (503) 408-1216.
- 4.9 stars, 450+ reviews: Earned by honest advice, not upsells.
- In-stock inventory: We order ahead and hold stock in the most popular configurations, often beating OEM lead times.
- Free shipping over $99: 1–3 day delivery West Coast, 4–5 days East Coast.
- In-house repair: Regripping, loft/lie adjustments, reshafting done in our shop.
Shop the Oregon advantage
Browse the full 2026 lineup at parwestgolf.com. For TaylorMade P790 availability and shaft advice, call (503) 408-1216 and Tony will walk you through options in minutes. For a deeper dive on which irons fit your handicap, see our 2026 iron buyer's guide. Stop paying the swing tax — Oregon doesn't charge it, and neither do we.
