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Hot Topics
Current Washington tax issues that are changing.
Trackers are source-checked snapshots, not final legal advice.
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Washington Retail Services Sales Tax
Track ESSB 5814, ESSB 6113, sourcing, MPU, DOR interim guidance, and the scheduled 2029 repeal for most newly taxable services.
- Newly taxable service categories
- Sourcing and place-of-receipt rules
- Advertising, DAS, and MPU issues
Status: Active / changingSource checked: 2026-05-26
Watch: DOR guidance, ESSB 6113, ESSB 6346, litigation
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Washington Millionaires Tax
Follow the 9.90% income-tax program, 2028 start date, 2029 return/payment timeline, litigation risk, and retail-services tax relief connection.
- ESSB 6346 timeline
- Retail-services tax relief connection
- Constitutional and litigation risk
Status: Implementation watchSource checked: 2026-05-26
Watch: DOR implementation, advisory reports, litigation
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