Marfan syndrome is caused by a change in the gene that controls how the body makes fibrillin, an essential component of connective tissue that contributes to its strength and elasticity. In most cases, Marfan syndrome is inherited from a parent, but 1 in 4 cases occurs in people with no known family history of the disease.
Washington state sales tax basics The Washington (WA) state sales tax rate is currently 6.5%. Depending on local municipalities, the total tax rate can be as high as 10.4%. Other, local-level tax rates in the state of Washington are quite complex compared against local-level tax rates in other states.
The 8.70% sales tax rate in Bellingham consists of 6.50% Washington state sales tax and 2.20% Bellingham tax. There is no applicable county tax or special tax. You can print a 8.70% sales tax table here. For tax rates in other cities, see Washington sales taxes by city and county.