This guide was created to help the real estate industry easily understand Washington state taxes that apply to their business activities. This guide is intended to provide general information on tax obligations and tax reporting instructions. The information does not replace or substitute Washington laws (RCW) or rules (WAC).
For more information or to get answers to specific questions, you may request a tax ruling.
Real estate industry
- Commissions – brokers (agents)
- Commissions – real estate firms
- Desk fees and shared expenses
- Mortgage brokers
- Personal property tax
- Property management services
- Purchases
- Real estate appraisal and inspection services
- Real estate photography and videography services
- Real estate sign services
- Referral fees
- Staging homes