- Washington State businesses with $240,000+ in tax liability or $10 million+ in taxable purchases annually can apply for a direct pay permit by submitting a letter of interest to the Department of Revenue.
- The application process includes verification, possible interviews, and a decision letter; denied applicants may petition for reconsideration.
- Direct pay permits are valid for five years, non-transferable, and allow businesses to claim retail sales tax deductions and report use tax when goods or services are received.
- Permits cannot be used in place of reseller permits or for certain services like telephone or amusement services.
- Businesses should understand all requirements and restrictions to use the permit correctly and benefit from improved tax visibility and record consolidation.
Source: salestaxinstitute.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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