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My DOR help

Learn the basics of our secure portal, My DOR, including how to file a basic tax return.

Business tax basics

Learn the basics of Washington state taxes. As a small business or new business owner, this video will help you understand your tax reporting responsibilities.

Watch the business tax basics video (23:05)

What sales tax rate do I charge?

This video explains how to determine what sales tax rate you should charge your customers.

Watch What sales tax rate do I charge? video (3:21)

¿Cuánto debo cobrar de tasa de impuesto sobre la venta? (4:45)

Understanding property tax

Property tax is the oldest tax levied in the state of Washington, and it’s also one of the more difficult to understand. Property taxes are essential for funding local services such as fire protection, libraries, parks and recreation, and public schools. Watch our Understanding Property Tax video and learn the basics of property tax.

Watch our Understanding Property Tax video (3:30)

Mire nuestro video Entender el impuesto sobre la propiedad (4:25)

Administrative review and hearings process

This video series provides an overview of the appeals process.

Watch the administrative review and hearings process video series (31:36)

Tax information for the construction industry

To properly report tax, construction businesses need to understand Washington's business tax system and general application of Business and Occupation (B&O) tax classifications, retail sales tax, and use tax. This video will help those engaged in construction activities determine their state tax liability.

Watch the construction industry video (31:32)

How to prepare for an audit

If you're facing an audit, or just want to know more about audits, this video will give you information about what to expect before, during, and after an audit by the Departments of Revenue, Labor & Industries, and Employment Security.

Watch how to prepare for an audit video (30:04)

Plan for and pay your taxes

Just getting started with your new business? This multi agency video is no longer available. Instead you’ll find a list of resources to assist you with basic information on how to plan for, file, and pay your Washington State taxes for the Departments of Revenue, Labor & Industries, and Employment Security.

Plan for and pay your taxes resources

Unclaimed property

How-to videos

These task-specific videos show you how to file your unclaimed property report or search and claim property that may belong to you.

UCP program

Watch our Unclaimed Property holder education video series to learn more about the Unclaimed Property program and your reporting responsibilities.

Small business requirements and resources (SBRR)

Watch a pre-recorded workshop with business-friendly representatives from the Washington state Departments of Revenue, Employment Security, Labor & Industries, and the Governor's Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance. We've teamed up to bring important information to businesses.