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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
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
Paving cuts Paving cuts
Transactions between related parties Related parties
Items purchased or rented by caterers Caterers
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
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
Wireless calling - Sourcing prepaid services Sourcing prepaid wireless
E-file and e-pay frequently asked questions and answers E-file
Digital products including digital goods Digital products
Home warranties Home warranties
Property tax legislation Property tax
Bartering transactions are taxable Bartering
Banked capacity Q&A Property tax
Pay your bill by phone Tax payments
City B&O tax City B&O