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STATE · B&O · RCW 82.04

WA B&O Across-the-Board Increases (ESHB 2081)

Sweeping B&O increases — described by WA House Republicans as part of '$12.5B largest tax increase in state history.' New surcharge on large businesses ($250M+ WA taxable income). Advanced Computing Surcharge raised ...

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Sweeping B&O increases — described by WA House Republicans as part of '$12.5B largest tax increase in state history.' New surcharge on large businesses ($250M+ WA taxable income). Advanced Computing Surcharge raised from 1.22% to 7.5% (affects Amazon, Microsoft, etc.). Financial institution surcharge raised from 1.2% to 1.5%.

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Statutory or ballot basis for this revenue source.

Statutory citation: RCW 82.04

Effective: Jan 01, 2026

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Increases cost of doing business — passes through to rents and services

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