Mar 30, 2026 | Featured
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...
Mar 30, 2026 | Featured
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...
Mar 9, 2026 | Featured
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...
Dec 4, 2025 | Featured
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...
Dec 4, 2025 | Featured
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...
Aug 28, 2025 | Featured
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,...
