Newspapers - reduced B&O tax rate for publishers
Note: Engrossed Senate Bill 6635 temporarily amends the definition of "newspaper" and adjusts the B&O tax rate for printers and publishers of newspapers. See our special notice "Printers and Publishers of Newspapers: B&O Tax Changes and Definitions" for more information.
Available to:
Printers and publishers of newspapers. See RCW 82.04.214 for the definition of “newspaper.”
Qualifying activity:
The reduced rate of 0.35 percent is available for businesses engaged in the printing and/or publishing of newspapers.
Reporting/documentation:
- No application.
- Annual Tax Performance Report must be filed by May 31 of the following year.
- Electronic filing of all documents required.
For questions about the reduced rate, call Taxpayer Account Administration at 360-705-6214.