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.

Tax incentive programs

Washington offers over 50 tax incentive programs to eligible businesses. These incentives are to encourage the creation and preservation of family-wage jobs, especially in areas with high unemployment. Programs that may apply to businesses in the wine industry include, but are not limited to:

For more information on these and other incentive programs please visit our Tax incentive programs page.