- As of October 1, additional services in Washington State are now subject to retail sales tax under state law ESSB 5814.
- Taxable services include advertising/marketing, live presentations, website/software development, IT support/training, temporary staffing, security/investigation, and custom software sales/customization.
- Businesses providing these services must now collect and submit sales tax.
- Steps for compliance: watch an introductory video, use sales tax tools, add sales tax to invoices, and inform customers.
- Resources and guidance are available at dor.wa.gov/5814, including webinars and tools for compliance.
Source: dor.wa.gov
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