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STATE · SALES · RCW 82.08
WA Sales Tax on B2B Services (ESSB 5814)
Added sales tax to many B2B services for the first time. So confusing that WA Department of Revenue temporarily waived penalties. 2026 legislation (SB 6346) partially reversed the most problematic provisions. Staffing, ...
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Added sales tax to many B2B services for the first time. So confusing that WA Department of Revenue temporarily waived penalties. 2026 legislation (SB 6346) partially reversed the most problematic provisions. Staffing, live presentations, and certain professional services affected.
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Statutory citation: RCW 82.08
Effective: Oct 01, 2025
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