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Tattooing, piercing, and other skin modifications

Updated April 2025

Tattooing professionals provide a variety of services to their clients. Not all services are taxable in the same way. This guide explains how each type of service is taxable and what professionals need to know to file their excise tax returns correctly every time.

You may request a ruling if you have questions not answered in this guide. For help filing, call us at 360-705-6705.