- Washington will expand its retail sales tax to include new service categories starting October 1, 2025.
- Affected services include digital ads, IT support, staffing, live events, security, custom software, and website development.
- Businesses selling these services must charge sales tax, while buyers should expect increased costs.
- Senate Bill 5814 broadens the definition of retail sales to include these services.
- Services remain subject to Washington’s B&O tax, impacting many providers with dual taxation.
Source: taxcloud.com
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