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
Legislative changes to property tax administration 2021 Property Tax
Legislative changes to the multi-family property tax exemption (MFTE) 2021 Property Tax
Nonresident vessel permits 2021 Nonresident Vessels
Collection of parking and business improvement area special assessments by lodging businesses 2021 Lodging
New temporary spirits sales tax and spirits liter tax exemption 2021 Spirits Tax
Architectural Paint Stewardship Assessment (Paint Stewardship Fee) 2021 Architectural Paint
B&O Tax Credit for Washington Customized Training Program Extended 2021 Customized Training Program
New B&O tax exemption for services covered by a Qualified Washington Health Benefit Exchange health plan 2021 B&O Tax Exemption
Property tax exemption for heavy equipment rental property 2021 Property Tax
Adding new value to the assessment rolls - Update 2020 Property Tax
Retail taxes compact 2020 Tribal Compacting
Electric vessel and marine propulsion system tax exemption 2020 Sales Tax Exemption
Legislative changes for nonprofit organizations providing rental housing or mobile home spaces to qualifying households 2020 Property Tax
Changes to property tax relief programs 2020 Property Tax
Legislative changes to property owned by federally recognized Indian Tribes and used for economic development 2020 Property Tax
Legislative changes to select property tax exemptions 2020 Property Tax
Compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas used as transportation fuel 2020 Natural Gas
Clean alternative fuel commercial vehicles and vehicle infrastructure tax credits expanded 2019 Clean Alternative Fuel
Brokered natural gas (BNG) use tax 2019 Natural Gas
Additional tax imposed on specified financial institutions 2019 Financial Institutions
Real estate excise tax exemption for self-help housing developments 2019 Real Estate Excise Tax
Compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas used as transportation fuel 2019 Natural Gas
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1105 Protecting Taxpayers from Home Foreclosure - Legislative Update 2019 Property Tax
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5160 Concerning Property Tax Relief Programs - Legislative Update 2019 Property Tax
Foreclosure, local property tax Incentives, very low-income housing (combined notices)- legislative updates 2019 Property Tax