Exemption

Minimum to file excise tax return

B&O Tax exemption · RCW 82.32.045(5)(a) · enacted 1996

All exemptions & deductions

Details

Citation
RCW 82.32.045(5)(a)
Study reference
E1195-1
Tax type
B&O Tax
Preference type
Exemption
Category
Business
Year enacted
1996
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Revenue if repealed — local ($M)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Revenue if repealed — state ($M)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: 0 · FY 2026: 0 · FY 2027: 0
Taxpayer savings — local ($M)
FY 2024: 0 · FY 2025: 0 · FY 2026: 0 · FY 2027: 0
Taxpayer savings — state ($M)
FY 2024: 0 · FY 2025: 0 · FY 2026: 0 · FY 2027: 0

CTI = confidential taxpayer information · D = unable to disclose

From the 2024 DOR Tax Exemption Study

Home Education Industry Guides Apportionment Annual Reconciliation Of Apportionable Income (ARAI) Print Annual reconciliation of apportionable income (ARAI) Once you have the information necessary to determine the receipts factor for an entire calendar year, you must file an ARAI for each tax classification to correct your reporting and obtain a refund or pay any additional tax due. All businesses with apportionable income that are taxable in Washington and another state or country must file an ARAI. The ARAI is due by Oct. 31 of the following year. You can file your ARAI electronically through My DOR . If you are unable to complete the online form, you may complete the paper form in PDF version or the Excel version . Note: If you are unable to file your ARAI by Oct. 31, you may request an extension. Requests must be received before Oct. 31. Method used to estimate income When filing your excise tax returns, you can estimate Washington taxable income based on information from the most recent complete calendar year, or you may use the current year. It is important to indicate which method you used when you file your ARAI because this may impact how penalties are applied to periods w

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