News & Updates

The Washington Department of Revenue released its Summary of 2026 Legislation, covering tax-related bills enacted during the 2026 legislative session. New Topics Insurance Exemptions and Advanced Computing Surcharge HB 2487 clarifies that taxpayers are not exempt from...

At a Glance Washington has enacted a new tax aimed at high-income households. Under ESSB 6346, the state will impose a 9.90% tax on Washington taxable income beginning January 1, 2028. This is not a general tax on all income and it is not framed as a tax on wealth or...

Washington has passed HB 1376, a technical but significant update to the state's capital gains tax procedures. This bill provides a new timing mechanism for taxpayers to better align their state tax payments with federal tax planning. Key Provisions of HB 1376 Early...

Washington's estate tax landscape is shifting. Under ESB 6347, several key changes have been enacted that will impact estate planning for deaths occurring in 2026 and beyond. This legislation effectively rolls back previous high-rate increases, restoring a more...

A limited-time chance to reduce penalty exposure for newly taxable services Updated: March 03, 2026 Starting Oct. 1, 2025, Washington expanded retail sales tax (and retailing B&O) to several service categories under ESSB 5814. For a plain-English overview of what...

The Washington Department of Revenue has announced a pilot International Remote Seller Voluntary Disclosure Program, running February 1 through May 31, 2026. This program was created in response to feedback from taxpayers and representatives and provides an...

Effective January 1, 2026 Washington State will implement a new Business & Occupation (B&O) tax classification specifically for payment card processing activities. This change, enacted under SHB 2020 (Chapter 401, Laws of 2025), affects businesses that...

Our June post, "New Washington Sales Tax Rules Effective October 1, 2025,” introduced Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5814. This post builds on that discussion with key updates. Introduction Washington’s ESSB 5814, effective October 1, 2025, significantly...

Washington State will temporarily offer two Voluntary Disclosure Programs (VDPs): the General VDP and the Investment Income VDP. While both of these programs are aimed at encouraging taxpayers to come forward and resolve past tax liabilities, there are some key...

Beginning October 1, 2025, Washington State will expand its retail sales tax to cover several new categories of services, including information technology services, custom website development, investigation and security services (including armored car), temporary...