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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Special Notices

Special Notice Title Issue Date Year Subjects
New tax rate and classification for payment card processing activities 2025 Payment Card Processing
Providing home ownership opportunities for low-income households - Legislative update 2025 Property Tax
Real estate excise tax (REET) exemption for the sale of space in an affordable housing development for community use 2025 Real Estate Excise Tax
New luxury motor vehicle tax 2025 Motor Vehicles
Surcharge on high grossing businesses 2025 Surcharge
Sales of precious metal bullion and monetized bullion now subject to B&O tax and retail sales tax 2025 Retail Sales
Tire fee increase 2025 Tire Fees
Information technology, website, and software development services now subject to sales tax 2025 Sales Tax
Live presentations now subject to retail sales tax 2025 Retail Sales
Investigation, security, security monitoring, and armored car services now subject to sales tax 2025 Sales Tax
Temporary staffing services now subject to sales tax 2025 Temporary Staffing
Digital automated service (DAS) exclusion for telehealth services 2025 Digital Automated Services
Service and Other Activities rate changes 2025 B&O Tax
Legislative updates to the administration of the current use program 2025 Property Tax
Legislative updates to the administration of the property tax exemption for property owned by a qualifying social service organization 2025 Property Tax
Legislative updates to the processes and timelines related to personal property distraint and sale 2025 Property Tax
Advertising services now subject to retail sales tax 2025 Advertising services
Legislative updates to the administration of the Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) 2025 Property Tax
Legislative updates to the qualification requirements for a property tax exemption as a community center 2025 Property Tax
Legislative updates to the administration of the property tax exemption for accessory dwelling unit rental in certain counties and cities 2025 Property Tax
Legislative changes to property tax administration 2025 Property Tax
Legislative changes to tax increment financing 2025 Property Tax
Employee ownership program B&O tax credit repealed 2025 Incentives
New tiered rates for Washington’s capital gains tax 2025 Capital gains
Sales and use tax exemption for zero-emission buses 2025 Buses