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.

Selah joins Revenue’s combined licensing solution

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Nov. 10, 2022 – The Department of Revenue’s Business Licensing Service (BLS) today welcomes the city of Selah to its combined licensing partnership.

Selah joins more than 20 Yakima Valley communities in this vital agricultural region that link local commerce to Revenue’s one-stop licensing solution for business.

Selah, just northwest of Yakima, is home to 8,200 residents and the Tree Top juice company headquarters.

The town of Albion and Selah’s Yakima Valley neighbor, city of Wapato, are next to join. BLS supports local licensing for more than Washington State partners. Find a complete list on the City license endorsements page.

 

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.