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.

Referrals – other agencies to contact

Bail bond agencies, and agents are required to register with various federal, state, and county agencies. The agency and reason for registration is listed below:

Agency Reason for Registering with the Agency
Internal Revenue Service

Federal employee withholding
Social security
Medicare

Department of Licensing Bail bond licensing
Employment Security Department Unemployment insurance for employees
Department of Labor & Industries Industrial insurance for employees
Secretary of State Register corporation to incorporate
County Assessor Real property taxes

In most cases, a fee is associated with registration and taxes or reports are required on a regular basis.

To locate the telephone number or address of the agency office nearest to you, please refer to your local telephone book in the Government section.

Completing and filing the business license application will take care of registration for the Department of Revenue's Business Licensing Service.