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.
Permanent makeup and microblading are forms of tattoo services.
Income from applying permanent makeup and microblading services is taxable under the Retailing business and occupation (B&O) tax classification and you must collect sales tax.
RCW 82.04.050 Sale at retail, retail sale
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