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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
Municipal facilities providing fitness and recreational activities Physical fitness
Athletic and fitness facilities Athletic and fitness facilities
Interior cleaning services Cleaning
Pet adoption fees charged by nonprofit animal rescue organizations Pet adoption
Currency and coin sales Coins
Construction cleanup services Construction cleanup
Domain name registration services Domain name
Purchase and use of vessels by nonresidents Nonresident vessel
Bakery items - Which type of baked goods are sales tax exempt? Bakery
Direct sales independent consultants Direct sales
Chemicals used to treat drinking water Drinking water
Cleanup services on foreclosed properties Foreclosure cleanup
Transactions between related parties Related parties
Paving cuts Paving cuts
Buying the assets of a business Business assets
Nonresident (out-of-state) businesses may owe use tax on vehicles Use tax
Regular deliveries in seller’s vehicles can subject their sales to Washington taxes Vehicle deliveries
Advertising - Tax included in price Tax included
Items purchased or rented by caterers Caterers
Exterior cleaning of windows and walls Washing windows
Portable toilet rentals Portable toilet
Centralized money management Centralized money
Phishing scams affecting taxpayers Phishing
Syrup tax - Does it apply on sales to consumers? Syrup tax
Phone calls from 253-661-4279 Phone call
Auto repair facilities customer rights Auto repair
Vending machines for car washes, vacuums, air and water Vending machine
Information for tribal members/citizens Tribal
Tribes and tribal members/citizens Q&A Tribal
E-file and e-pay frequently asked questions and answers E-file