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Starting October 1: Some business services are now subject to retail sales tax, as required by state law, ESSB 5814. When you buy these services, vendors should add sales tax to your bill. If you sell these services, you should begin collecting retail sales tax. Learn more about Services newly subject to retail sales tax.
Meet the Business Advisory Council Members
Aaron Johnson - Partner, Ballard Spahr
Crystal Leatherman - Director of Local & State Government Affairs, Washington Retail Association
James Dixson - Owner / Operator, Friendly Computers
Jeff Chambers - Owner, Visiting Angels
Joana Chong - Owner, Tous Les Jours Bakeries
Joe Strong - Director, State & Local Tax Policy, Microsoft
Juan Garcia - Former small business owner and SBDC Advisor
Lois C. Cook - Owner / Manager, America's Phone Guys
Max Martin - Director, Tax & Fiscal Policy, Association of Washington Business
Michele Baisler - Director, KPMG LLP
Ollie Garrett - President, PMT Solutions and Tabor 100
Patrick Connor - Director, National Federation of Independent Businesses
Robert L. Mahon - Chair, Perkins Coie LLP
Tarah McLaughlin - Director, State & Local Tax, Amazon
Wendy Gillihan - Business Advisor, Veracity Verity Co.