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.

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This guide was created to help the real estate industry easily understand Washington state taxes that apply to their business activities. This guide is intended to provide general information on tax obligations and tax reporting instructions. The information does not replace or substitute Washington laws (RCW) or rules (WAC).

For more information or to get answers to specific questions, you may request a tax ruling.