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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High unemployment counties sales and use tax deferral program

The High Unemployment Sales and Use Tax Deferral Program expired July 1, 2020 (Chapter 82.60 RCW).

A holder of a High Unemployment Deferral Certificate prior to the expiration date of the program may continue to use their valid deferral certificate after the expiration of the program. Generally, a certificate holder will need to initiate construction of their project within a year of when the deferral project application was approved by the department. In certain cases, the initiation of construction can be delayed beyond a year. Please refer to WAC 458-20-24001(7)(b) for further instructions regarding the initiation of construction and requests for extensions.

For questions about this tax deferral program, please call 360-534-1443.