File now! You must file and pay your annual 2023 return electronically using our free service, My DOR.
Attend a free webinar where we demonstrate how to complete an excise tax return, including multiple business and occupation tax classifications, deductions, credits, and litter tax.
- If you HAD business activity during the year
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You must file and pay your annual 2023 return electronically using our free service,
My DOR.
To use My DOR, you will need a SecureAccess Washington user ID, password, and access to your tax account. Learn more.
- If you did NOT have business activity during the year
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You must still file your annual 2023 return by using one of the following options:
- E-file a "no business” return online using our tax filing system, My DOR. Simply log into My DOR. You will need to have access to your tax account.
- Phone: To use our automated system at anytime call 360-705-6705. Enter 1 at each prompt, your 9-digit tax Account ID/UBI number, and then follow the instructions.
- Express file online at dor.wa.gov/expressfilenobiz. No login required.
- If you CLOSED your business during the year
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You must still file your annual 2023 return by using My DOR:
- If you are unable to file or pay electronically
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If you are unable to file and pay your annual 2023 return online, you can request a waiver. To request a waiver, send a written request with explanation to:
Electronic Filing and Payment Team
Department of Revenue
PO Box 47476
Olympia, WA 98504-7476
Mail - If you have a waiver from filing electronically, complete the paper tax return sent to you or download the return and instructions
- Need help?
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If you need assistance:
- Send us an e-mail with your tax questions and requests.
- Write to us for a binding tax ruling if you have a tax-related question specific to your business.
- Visit a local Department of Revenue field office.
If you are unable to file and pay your annual 2023 return online, you can request a waiver. To request a waiver, send a written request with explanation to:
Electronic Filing and Payment Team
Department of Revenue
PO Box 47476
Olympia, WA 98504-7476
- Call us at 360-705-6705. Tax specialists are here to help Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Automated services to file a no business tax return are available 24 hours a day.
To avoid long waits on the phone:
- Call early in the month. You can file any time before the due date, but if you need assistance, call today.
- Have your Department of Revenue tax Account ID/UBI number and tax return available. Your Account ID/UBI number is a 9-digit number that is printed on the tax return above the name and address label and on the top right of tax-related letters from the Department of Revenue.
- Have the following tax information available:
- Your gross income figures (gross income should not include sales tax collected.)
- If you paid retail sales tax on the purchase of materials that you later resold have the dollar amount available you paid for the materials (do not include the tax.)
- Location(s) or location code(s) available for where you purchased the materials.
- Stay on the line and be patient. We answer every call in the order received.
- Remember, if you don’t have any business activity to report, you don’t need to wait to speak to a specialist. You can Express file or call 360-705-6705 (Enter 1 at each prompt, your 9-digit tax Account ID/UBI number, and then follow the instructions).