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The Impact of Washington’s Law Changes for Professional Service Firms
Washington state expanded the breadth of its sales tax laws, effective Oct. 1, 2025, which could catch professional service firms off guard. While traditional legal and accounting services are exempt from sales tax, the ripple effects of this change could still substantially impact professional services firms, albeit in subtle but significant ways.
What’s Changing?
The new legislation, ESSB 5814, broadens the scope of its retail sales tax to include service categories that were not previously taxed. These include, but are not limited to:
- IT support
- Software customization
- Advertising and marketing services
- Live presentations (e.g., paid webinars and workshops)
- Temporary staffing and security services
Washington state will now tax these services under Washington’s Retailing B&O excise and retail sales tax.
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