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Tax topics

These articles provide information about taxes in Washington state. See our Special Notices for updates to existing tax law, and Industry Guides to better understand tax requirements for specific industries.

Topics Issue Date Subjects
Second half of property taxes due Oct. 31
Itemizing the business & occupation tax Business & occupation tax
Hotel guest room furnishings and amenities Hotel furnishings
Local district “banked capacity” for property taxes very limited Property tax
City B&O tax City B&O
Pay your bill by phone Tax payments
Banked capacity Q&A Property tax
Bartering transactions are taxable Bartering
Property tax legislation Property tax
Home warranties Home warranties
Digital products including digital goods Digital products
E-file and e-pay frequently asked questions and answers E-file
Wireless calling - Sourcing prepaid services Sourcing prepaid wireless
Tribes and tribal members/citizens Q&A Tribal
Information for tribal members/citizens Tribal
Vending machines for car washes, vacuums, air and water Vending machine
Auto repair facilities customer rights Auto repair
Phone calls from 253-661-4279 Phone call
Syrup tax - Does it apply on sales to consumers? Syrup tax
Phishing scams affecting taxpayers Phishing
Interim statement regarding rewards programs - deferred sales or use tax Rewards
Interim statement regarding rewards programs - commingling rewards program awards Rewards
Centralized money management Centralized money
Exterior cleaning of windows and walls Washing windows
Portable toilet rentals Portable toilet
Regular deliveries in seller’s vehicles can subject their sales to Washington taxes Vehicle deliveries
Nonresident (out-of-state) businesses may owe use tax on vehicles Use tax
Items purchased or rented by caterers Caterers
Advertising - Tax included in price Tax included
Buying the assets of a business Business assets