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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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It Is Raining Tax Increases in Washington State – When It Rains It Pours

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As reported on May 13, 2025, several changes to the Washington state tax laws were passed by lawmakers and delivered to the desk of Governor Ferguson in late April, awaiting his signature to make them law. In the aggregate,...more

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Taxes in Washington State May Be Rising

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Many individuals, wanting to liberate their wallets from taxes, have moved to states like Washington, Nevada, Texas, Florida and other states that have friendly state and local tax regimes. This trend, especially for...more

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Washington Speculative Builders: Tax Traps for the Unwary

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What’s in a name? For real estate developers operating in Washington state operating as a “speculative builder” rather than a “prime contractor,” naming matters. Speculative builders are not required to pay retailing business...more

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When a Court Misses the Mark

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The Washington Supreme Court recently reviewed the much-maligned additional Business & Occupation (“B&O”) tax on certain financial institutions. Washington Bankers Ass’n v. Dep’t of Revenue, No. 98760-2 (Wash. Sept. 30, 2021)...more

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[Podcast] When States Export Their Tax Burden - Washington Bank Surcharge

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In this episode - an update to episode 98 - Matt Hunsaker explains the Washington Supreme Court's decision in Washington Bankers Association v. Wa. Department of Revenue, in which the court concluded that a tax designed to...more

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The Washington State Supreme Court Renders a Decision Impacting Financial Institutions Doing Business in the State

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On September 30, 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the additional 1.2 percent business and occupation (B&O) tax imposed by the 2019 Substitute House Bill 2167 (“SHB 2167”) on “specified...more

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The Changing Face of Employer State Tax Reporting and Payment Obligations in the Coronavirus Telework "New Normal"

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In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, companies in wide-ranging industries across the country have unprecedented numbers of employees working from remote locations. In a prior post, we discussed numerous issues that may...more

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News From the Washington Department of Revenue to Taxpayers Subject to Its Business and Occupations Tax – Whether It Is Welcome...

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As we recently reported, the Oregon Department of Revenue (“ODOR”) issued written guidance concluding that the receipt of funds pursuant to PPP loans (whether or not forgiven), EIDLP advances and SBA debt relief for certain...more

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Washington B&O Tax Litigation Hits Financial Services Industry

A Washington state trial judge partially granted the state’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the validity of a recently enacted Washington tax measure that increases the state’s Business & Occupation Tax (“B&O Tax”)...more

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Gross Receipts Taxes Face Policy and Legal Challenges

As the economy shifts to a digital one, we are finding that states are turning toward unconventional revenue options. One trend we’re seeing is the surprising comeback of the gross receipts tax (GRT): • Oregon’s new...more

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Medicare Advantage Premiums Are Not Subject to Washington Tax

Appeals Court ruling supports MA organization request for refund of B&O taxes paid on premiums - On April 1, 2019, the Washington Court of Appeals Division 1 ruled unanimously in a published opinion that premiums received by...more

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