This bail bond agency guide to excise taxes was created to assist persons engaged in writing bail bonds to better understand applicable Washington State taxes.
Updated April 2020
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.