Washington State: Business Relief During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Washington State DOR has shared measures they will take to provide relief to businesses affected by COVID-19 closures.

Business OwnersThe Doty GroupMarch 19, 2020Washington STate, COVID-19, Coronavirus, Business and Occupation Tax, B&O Tax, Real Estate Excise TaxComment

Washington State Department of Revenue Issues Special Notice for Businesses That Use Commercial Vehicles

Beginning January 1, 2020, the Washington tax credit against the business and occupation tax and public utility tax for clean alternative fuel commercial vehicles has been expanded.

Business Owners, ServicesThe Doty GroupNovember 11, 2019Washington STate, Business and Occupation Tax, Alternative Fuel Commercial VehiclesComment

Explained: Business and Occupation Taxes at the Local Level

What is a local B&O tax? What’s different between sales taxes and B&O taxes? And how are these taxes applied?