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Washington Expands Retail Sales Tax: New Bills Impact Services, Car Rentals, and Precious Metals

  • Washington enacted revenue-raising bills to address budget deficit
  • Three bills significantly impact retail sales tax
  • Sales tax exemption repealed for certain sales
  • Sales tax rate changes for specific transactions
  • Retail sales tax base expanded to include certain services
  • Senate Bill 5794 affects sales of precious metal bullion and self-storage rentals
  • Bill 5801 changes tax rates for passenger car rentals and motor vehicles
  • Bill 5814 expands tax base to include IT and security services, temporary staffing, and live presentations
  • Advertising services now subject to sales tax
  • Bill 5814 significantly impacts IT, digital, and services industries

Source: vatabout.com

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