Washington Businesses Preparing for New Retail Sales Taxes To Hit Consumers October 1st

(The Center Square) - One month from Labor Day, a slew of Washington businesses will be subject to new retail sales taxes, which will be passed onto consumers. The 2025 Washington State Legislature passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5814, which added new business activities to the definition of retail sales. Those new taxes will be collected starting Oct. 1.

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Washington Businesses Preparing for New Retail Sales Taxes To Hit Consumers October 1st

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