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.

Descriptive statistics

This report summarizes information from annual surveys and reports completed by taxpayers who participated in tax incentive programs during each calendar year. The report is prepared in accordance with RCWs 82.32.534 and 82.32.585 to provide accountability and a means to evaluate program effectiveness. These statues require the Department of Revenue to summarize survey and report information in descriptive statistics.