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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The Department of Revenue offers a variety of services to help you understand your Washington State tax obligations and file your returns correctly:

Telephone Information Center: To get answers to your general tax questions and for assistance in filing your returns, please call our Telephone Information Center at 360-705-6705.

Tax Rulings: If you have a tax-related question specific to your business, you may request a binding tax ruling from the Department at rulings@dor.wa.gov. The request must identify the business in question and include all pertinent facts. Tax rulings are binding on both the taxpayer and the Department of Revenue.

Tax Rate Lookup Tools: The Department has a GIS tool for finding the correct sales tax rate for any location. We also have apps for your mobile device.

Local Field Offices: The Department has several field offices located across Washington.