Sales tax now applies to some services

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.

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Indian treaty fishing rights

In Washington state, certain federally recognized tribes and their members have tribal fishing, hunting, and gathering rights. Gross income directly derived from activities related to treaty fishing rights is not subject to state tax.

For information, please see our publication on Tribal fishing, hunting, and gathering and our Indian tax guide. For specific inquiries, you may contact our tribal liaison at (360) 534-1586.