The Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) recently held a series of virtual listening sessions to gather input on the implementation of ESSB 5814, a new law expanding the state’s retail sales tax to include a range of service-based industries beginning October 1, 2025.
Although the listening sessions concluded on July 31, stakeholders still have time to weigh in. The Department is accepting online feedback through Friday, August 1, 2025.
Industries affected by the expanded tax categories include information technology services, advertising, live presentations, custom software, and temporary staffing, among others. Business owners and interested parties are encouraged to review the proposed changes and submit their comments to help shape the Department’s final guidance.
Businesses affected by the expanded tax categories are encouraged to review the proposed changes and participate in a session or submit their input online.
For a summary of tax-related bills passed during the 2025 legislative session and signed into law by Governor Ferguson, visit the Department’s 2025 Tax Legislation page.
