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.

2016 Descriptive Statistics

For a summary of the Descriptive Statistics: 2016 Descriptive Statistics

For the full report of the Descriptive Statistics: 2016 Descriptive Statistics

This interactive data graphic summarizes information from annual surveys and reports completed by taxpayers who participated in select tax incentive programs during Calendar Year 2015

Please note, not all tax preferences require businesses to file a survey or report. The 2016 Tax Exemption Study provides a comprehensive list of the almost 700 tax incentives available in Washington State.

To see more information about tax exemptions in Washington State: Exemption Study


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