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.

Real estate excise tax forms

Review the below options carefully to select the correct form for the date of sale. Using the wrong form may cause the tax to be calculated incorrectly and be rejected by the county.

Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit for sales/transfers – April 1, 2025 and after 
Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit for sales/transfers – December 6, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit for sales/transfers – November 1, 2024 - December 5, 2024 
Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit for sales/transfers – July 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024 
Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit for sales/transfers – April 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024 
Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit for sales/transfers - March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit for sales/transfers - February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit for sales/transfers - January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023
Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit for sales/transfers - November 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022 
Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit for sales/transfers - July 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022 
Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit for sales/transfers - April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022 
Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit for sales/transfers - Jan. 1, 2020 - March 31, 2022
Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit for sales/transfers - prior to Jan. 1, 2020
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