As the owner of a structure, whether private residence, office building, or apartment complex, you are allowed to act as your own general contractor as long as the person hired to work for you (such as a subcontractor) has a contractor licensed and bonded by the Department of Labor and Industry of the State of ...
Professional services are generally not taxable in Washington State. However, some services are subject to sales tax. “Constructing and decorating real or personal property for others” is taxable.
Non-itemized charges: Generally, when IT products and services are sold as a non-itemized package, the entire transaction is subject to retail sales or use tax.
Sales tax rates Washington's retail sales tax is made up of the state rate (6.5 percent) and the local sale tax rate. Local rates vary depending on the location. The sales tax rate for items delivered to the customer at the store location (over the counter sales) is based on the store location.
Services to individuals and businesses – things like haircuts, medical bills, consultant fees, etc. – are not “personal property,” and are most often not subject to sales tax. However, some services are subject to sales tax, as listed in RCW 82.04. 050.
Professional services are generally not taxable in Washington State. However, some services are subject to sales tax. “Constructing and decorating real or personal property for others” is taxable. As are digital automated services and digital goods.
The two exams to obtain your general contractor's license in Washington are the Business Management/Law exam and the Trade exam. They cover different materials, so you need to prepare sufficiently for both.