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Washington’s advertising services tax: Sourcing rules clear as mud

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Washington’s sales tax on advertising services takes effect October 1, 2025, and comes in two forms: a tax on digital automated services and a tax on retail sales of advertising services. Both impositions apply to digital...more

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Washington State's New Luxury Taxes on Aircraft, Boats, and Vehicles

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As highlighted in our prior legal alert on Washington State’s historic tax increases, the State enacted three luxury taxes aimed at aircraft, boats, and vehicles. This alert addresses all three taxes to help taxpayers plan...more

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New Washington Estate Tax Law Raises Exemption, Hikes Rates for Wealthy

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Since 2018, estate planning legislation in Washington has remained stagnant. Increases in our legislated estate tax exemption rate had been tied to a Consumer Price Index that no longer existed, and the legislature largely...more

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Recent Changes to Washington State Tax Laws Will Increase Taxes for Many Taxpayers

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In May 2025, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law several bills that will impact both individual and business taxpayers. Although the changes are likely to increase many taxpayers’ Washington tax bills, some...more

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Changes in Washington State Tax Law Will Impact Businesses

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Washington recently enacted major tax law changes that will affect many businesses operating in the state. Here’s what you need to know: Changes to the Definition of Incidental Investment Income - Washington law now...more

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Washington Tax Changes 2025: Capital Gains, Estate Tax Increases, and Wealth Tax Update

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Washington concluded an eventful legislative session with the largest set of tax increases in the state's history. This Update focuses on two significant changes that affect Washington residents and a senate bill proposal...more

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2025 Washington Tax Legislation Wrap-up

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Faced with a projected $16 billion deficit over the next four years, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson formally signed into law on May 20, 2025, a $78 billion 2025-2027 state biennial operating budget and a final tax package...more

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WA Estate and Capital Gains Tax Changes Under SB 5813

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Facing a projected budget deficit of $12 to $16 billion, Governor Bob Ferguson signed several bills into law this week which will significantly increase taxes in Washington State. An overview of the increases to Business and...more

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Washington State Passes Significant Tax Increases Affecting Both Businesses and Consumers

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Sweeping legislative changes are reshaping Washington state’s tax landscape. On May 20, 2025, Washington’s governor signed legislation significantly increasing the Business and Occupation (B&O) tax, sales tax, and more,...more

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Real Estate Excise Tax Exemption Encourages Affordable Housing

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Transfers of real property to certain qualifying entities will no longer be subject to real estate excise tax in Washington State, effective on January 1, 2023. The Washington State Legislature passed Engrossed House Bill...more

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The Turbulent Ride for Washington’s New Capital Gains Tax Continues – The New Tax Regime Took Another Hit, But This Setback Came...

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As previously reported on May 7 and June 17 of this year, Washington state lawmakers enacted a new capital gains tax, set to go into effect on January 1, 2022, but two lawsuits were initiated to declare the tax...more

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Washington Governor Signs Into Law New Tax on Capital Gains

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On May 4, 2021, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 5096, a bill creating a new Washington state excise tax on the sale or exchange of certain capital assets....more

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