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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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Burlington joins Skagit neighbors as state combined licensing partner

OLYMPIA, WASH. – April 11, 2019 – Today, the Department of Revenue announces a budding business partnership with the city of Burlington as the newest local licensing partner for the state’s Business Licensing Service.

Burlington joins neighbors Anacortes, Mount Vernon, Sedro Woolley and many other Northwest Washington communities that chose to connect state and local licensing through BLS.

Burlington businesses now have a streamlined online process for license applications, renewals and payments. Through BLS, businesses can apply for state and local business registrations in a single transaction.

Revenue manages one of the few systems nationwide allowing businesses to register with state agencies and cities in a single transaction. Learn more about BLS at bls.dor.wa.gov, including the complete list of partner cities.

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The Department of Revenue is Washington state’s primary tax agency, nationally recognized as a trusted leader in tax administration and customer service. Revenue administers nearly 60 categories of taxes that help fund vital public services. It also oversees programs that return money to the public, including the Working Families Tax Credit and Unclaimed Property.

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