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Annual filers
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Completing your annual tax return? With the right information, it's a snap!
For your convenience, we've compiled all of the helpful information, links, and resources that you'll need to complete your annual tax return. If you can't find what you are looking for listed below, please contact us . |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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When is my annual tax return due?
January 31, 2008, is the due date for your annual tax return.
Can I file and pay my taxes online?
Yes! Register for E-file and you can file and pay your taxes online. You can even file a "No Business Activity" return.
What if my business had no activity this year?
- Report no business activity electronically. Simply log on to My Account. You will need your tax registration number and pre-assigned access code (PAC) - printed on your tax return - to sign up.
- If your business had no activity for the year, you may call our 24-hour automated attendant to file a "No Business Tax Return." Simply dial (800) 647-7706 and listen for the prompt. Please have your Department of Revenue tax registration number ready.
- You can also check the "No Business Activity" box that's located on your return and mail it to us using the self-addressed envelope.
What if my business closed this year?
To close your Department of Revenue account, you can do one of the following:
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- Check the appropriate box on your tax return, and mail it back to us.
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- Close your account via telephone using the following steps:
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1. Call (800) 647-7706.
2. After the greeting is played, press "1" for touchtone callers or say "voice" for voice recognition.
3. Press "1" - Yes, you are a registered business.
4. Enter your 9 digit UBI/registration number plus the # key.
5. You will be asked to verify the number.
6. Press "2" to report an address change or to close your account.
7. Press "2" to close your account.
8. You will be asked a series of questions regarding your account closure. |
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 Please refer to the Close my account page for more information.
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What do I need to know before I fill out my return?
- Check out our online description of tax classifications, deductions, and credits.
- The Annual Small Business Credit Table can help you determine your Small Business Tax Credit.
- Take a look at our December 2007 edition of Washington Tax Facts for more information.
- Our Local Sales/Use Tax & Lodging Rates flyer summarizes local tax rates that changed in 2007.
Which annual tax return is right for me?
If you have misplaced the tax return that was mailed to you, please read the following to determine which form to use:
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Use the: |
- Did not collect retail sales tax,
- Collected use tax, and/or
- Reports on one the following tax classifications:
- Child Care
- Insurance Agents
- Insurance Brokers Commissions
- International Charter Freight Brokers
- Licensed Boarding Homes
- Royalties
- Service & Other Activities
- Stevedoring
- Travel Agent Commissions/Tour Operator
- Wholesaling
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Business & Occupation Activities Tax Return
(Instructions to complete this form) |
- Collected retail sales tax,
- Collected use tax, and/or
- Reports on one the following tax classifications:
- Insurance Agents
- Insurance Brokers Commissions
- Manufacturing
- Retailing
- Service & Other Activities
- Wholesaling
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Retailing and Other Activities Tax Return
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- Had an annual income of less than $28,000,
- Owes retail sales tax under $2,000, and
- Owes no other taxes
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Sales Tax Remittance (STR)
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- Does not qualify for any of the above forms
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Combined Excise Tax Return
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How can I find local sales tax rates?
Check out our Local Sales and Use Tax page for a list of current sales tax rates, as well as rate changes made throughout the year.
I'm a lodging business. What do I need to know to file my taxes?
Take a look at our Lodging Information page for more information.
I lost my return envelope. Where should I mail my return?
Mail your return to:
Washington State
Department of Revenue
PO Box 34054
Seattle, WA 98124-1054
What if I still have questions?
- Send us an e-mail with your tax questions and requests. We will respond within 5-10 business days.
- Write to us for a binding tax ruling, if you have a tax-related question specific to your business.
- Visit a local Department of Revenue field office.
- Call us at (800) 647-7706. Tax specialists are here to help.
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8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Automated services:
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Available 24 hours a day. |
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- Call early in the month, before January 15.
- Have your Department of Revenue tax registration number and tax return available. Your tax registration number is a nine-digit number that is printed on the tax return, above the name and address label.
- Know the type of tax return you've received - a Combined Excise Tax Return, Sales Tax Remittance Return, Retailing & Other Activities Return, or a Business & Occupation Activities Tax Return.
- Have your gross income figures available to complete the return. (Remember, gross income should not include sales tax collected.)
- Stay on the line and be patient - we answer every call in the order received.
- Use our automated services when you can. Our automated phone services give you access to forms and information, and allow you to change an address, close your business, or make other changes to your account. Call 1-800-647-7706.
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