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The Washington State Department of Revenue is inviting business owners and stakeholders to participate in upcoming listening sessions regarding changes under ESSB 5814, which expands the state’s retail sales tax to include a variety of service-based industries starting October 1, 2025.
The virtual sessions, running from July 22 through July 31, are designed to gather public input and answer questions on the implementation of the new law. Each one-hour session will focus on a specific industry, including information technology services, advertising, live presentations, custom software, and temporary staffing, among others.
Participants can raise concerns, seek clarification, and offer suggestions to help shape the Department’s guidance. Space is limited to 100 registrants per session, and written feedback is also being accepted online through August 1.
Businesses affected by the expanded tax categories are encouraged to review the proposed changes and participate in a session or submit their input online.
Wondering How New Tax Laws Might Affect You? Explore this 2025 Tax Legislation page for a summary of tax-related bills passed by the legislature and signed into law by Governor Ferguson during the 2025 session - and see what they could mean for your business.
For registration links, session topics, and more details, visit: dor.wa.gov.
