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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Other taxes

Based on your business activities the taxes below may apply to your business.


Carbonated beverage tax

The carbonated beverage tax (CBT) was repealed by Initiative 1107, effective December 2, 2010. Businesses are not subject to the carbonated beverage tax after that date. 


Other local taxes

In addition to collecting the state and local sales tax, sellers in certain locations may be required to collect additional local taxes.

Regional Transit Authority (RTA)

Sellers located in portions of King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties must collect an additional 0.9 percent local tax.