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Quarterly Business Review Quarter 4 2004

A compilation of statistics on gross income, taxable retail sales and accrued tax liability as reported by Washington state excise taxpayers for October, November, December 2004

Mary Welsh, Assistant Director

Contact: (360) 570-6070


Table of contents


Overview of business activity
Important changes to the QBR
Frequently asked questions


Table 1 - Total Gross Business Income
Statewide by Industry
4th Quarter, 2004
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Table 2 - Summary of Excise Tax Returns
Amounts Reported by Tax Line
4th Quarter, 2004 ($000)
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Table 3A - County Taxable Retail Sales
Comparing 4th Quarter, 2003 to 4th Quarter, 2004 ($000)
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Table 3 - Taxable Retail Sales for Counties
By Industry Grouping
4th Quarter, 2004
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Table 4A - City Taxable Retail Sales
Comparing 4th Quarter, 2003 to 4th Quarter, 2004 ($000)
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Table 4 - Taxable Retail Sales for Selected Cities
By Industry Grouping
4th Quarter, 2004
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Table 5 - Business and Occupation Tax
Gross Income, Taxable Income & Tax Due
Statewide Amounts by Industry
4th Quarter, 2004
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Table 6 - State Retail Sales Tax
Gross Income, Taxable Income & Tax Due
Statewide Amounts by Industry
4th Quarter, 2004
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Table 7 - Public Utility Tax
Gross Income, Taxable Income & Tax Due
Statewide Amounts by Industry
4th Quarter, 2004
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