Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in Washington and Oregon
At last week’s Washington State Tax Forum, the Washington Department of Revenue announced, in a presentation led by Ballard Spahr’s Aaron Johnson, that the Department is making significant and meaningful changes to its...more
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
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
With the April 30 property tax payment deadline fast approaching, we want to remind you that you can still preserve the right to challenge the validity of your Washington 2024 tax assessment by paying your 2025 taxes under...more
Under Washington law, prime contractors perform construction for consumers, while speculative builders construct on property they own. The differentiation between these classifications is important because prime contractors...more
In addition to Washington’s real estate excise tax (REET), transferors of ownership interests in entities that own real property in Washington must also factor in Washington’s capital gains tax when making such transfers. ...more
The Washington Supreme Court recently issued an important decision upholding the state’s new capital gains tax. Two dissenting justices agreed with the trial court’s conclusion that the tax is unconstitutional based on 90...more
It is a rainy day in the Pacific Northwest with chances of snow showers. For those taxpayers that reside in the state of Washington or own highly appreciated capital assets located in the state, their day just got a bit...more