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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.
Tobacco products tax
Find out the status of a business' tobacco license
What is the tobacco products tax?
It is a tax on the distributor for the sale, use, consumption, handling or distribution of cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco and other forms of tobacco, except cigarettes. Tax is due:
- When the products are brought into Washington for sale in this state.
- When the products are manufactured in Washington for sale in this state.
If the products are within this state and tax has not been imposed, other persons in the chain of possession may be liable for the tax.
How do I pay the tax?
The tax is reported on the excise tax return.
