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Tax exemptions 2016

A Study of Tax Exemptions, Exclusions, Deductions, Deferrals, Differential Rates and Credits for Major Washington State and Local Taxes

Research and Fiscal Analysis Division:
Kathy Oline, Assistant Director


Summary listing of all exemptions

Exemption study by chapter

Title page and table of contents

Appendices

A - Authorizing Statute for Exemption Study
B - Detailed List


Contributors to this report

Analysts
Diana Brown, Beth Leech, Diana Tibbetts, Rebecca Chen, Marianne McIntosh, Valerie Torres, Steve Cleverdon, Shane Morgan, Erin Valz, Van Huynh, Gerry Sayler, Frank Wilson, Rachel Knutson, Steve Smith

Other contributors
Don Gutmann, Julie Hoke, Keri Boyer, Staff of Legislation and Policy, Staff of Interpretations and Technical Advice

Special thanks go to Kim Davis for coordination and editing of this report.