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These articles provide information about taxes in Washington state. See our Special Notices for updates to existing tax law, and Industry Guides to better understand tax requirements for specific industries.

Topics Issue Date Subjects
Oregon Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) – Is it eligible for the Multiple Activities Tax Credit? Manufacturing
Clean energy - Renewable energy equipment Renewable Energy
COVID-19 scams increasing for taxpayers Fraud
Sales of alcohol for sanitizing purposes Sanitizing alcohol
COVID-19 Aumento de estafas para los contribuyentes Fraud
Las ventas de licores por el lado de la acera y las entregas de licores Spirits
2020 Tax Legislation Legislation
High unemployment counties sales and use tax deferral program High unemployment
LendingTree decision – what next? LendingTree Decision
All businesses are required to file and pay electronically Mandatory efile
Gift cards, gift certificates, and layaway purchases Gift cards
Emergency financial assistance grants Federal assistance
Is prepared food more than 75% of your total food sales? Restaurant food sales
Direct pay Direct pay
Real estate sign service Real estate sign
Valet services Valet
Day camps for youth Day camps
Fireworks sales Fireworks
Vehicles brought into Washington from out-of-state Out of state vehicles
2021 Tax Legislation Legislation
Water rights transfers Water rights
International service activities B&O tax credit - Q&A International services
Sales tax not listed on the invoice Invoice
COVID-19 Business Relief Measures End Sept 30, 2021 COVID-19
Las Medidas de Alivio Comercial de COVID-19 finalizan el 30 de septiembre del 2021 COVID-19
2022 Tax Legislation Legislation
Sales and transfers of firearms by licensed dealers Remote sales of firearms
How to calculate tax due on meals provided by senior living communities for July 2023 & Q3/2023 Senior meals
Medicaid Incentive Payments Medicaid
2023 Tax Legislation