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Report of the Department of Revenue

Prepared Pursuant to Chapter 66, Laws of 1994 (SB 6573)

Analysis by the Research Division
Mary Welsh, Assistant Director

September 2003

Table of contents

Transmittal Letter
Executive Summary

Complete Report

Report by chapters

Chapter 1
Description and Administration
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Chapter 2
Participation in the High Technology Tax Incentive Programs
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Chapter 3
Growth and Diversification
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Chapter 4
Washington Comparative Taxes
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Appendices

Appendix A
Patents
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Appendix B
State Taxes and Incentives
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