Exemption

Nonprofit organization fund-raising

B&O Tax exemption · RCW 82.04.3651 · enacted 1998

All exemptions & deductions

Details

Citation
RCW 82.04.3651
Study reference
E1077-1
Tax type
B&O Tax
Preference type
Exemption
Category
Nonprofit
Year enacted
1998
End date
None scheduled

Fiscal impact (2024 study estimates)

Revenue if repealed — local ($M)
FY 2024: 0 · FY 2025: 0 · FY 2026: 0 · FY 2027: 0
Revenue if repealed — state ($M)
FY 2024: 0 · FY 2025: 204.1 · FY 2026: 234.7 · FY 2027: 247.7
Taxpayer savings — local ($M)
FY 2024: 0 · FY 2025: 0 · FY 2026: 0 · FY 2027: 0
Taxpayer savings — state ($M)
FY 2024: 212.1 · FY 2025: 222.6 · FY 2026: 234.7 · FY 2027: 247.7

CTI = confidential taxpayer information · D = unable to disclose

From the 2024 DOR Tax Exemption Study

82.04.3651 - Nonprofit organization fundraising Description Amounts received by nonprofit organizations and libraries through fundraising activities for the purpose of furthering the goals of the organization are exempt from B&O tax. Fundraising activities include: - Soliciting or accepting contributions. - Selling goods and services. Fundraising activities does not include the operation of a regular place of business such as a bookstore, thrift shop or restaurant. Purpose To support fundraising activities by nonprofit organizations and libraries. Taxpayer ($ in millions): savings FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 State Taxes $212.100 $222.600 $234.700 $247.700 Local Taxes $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 Repeal of Repealing this exemption would increase revenues. exemption Potential ($ in millions): revenue gains FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 from full repeal State Taxes $0.000 $204.100 $234.700 $247.700 Local Taxes $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 Assumptions - This repeal takes effect July 1, 2024, and impacts 11 months of collections in fiscal year 2025. - Growth rates mirror the B&O taxable activity growth rates reflected in the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council's March 2023 forecas

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