Services subject to sales tax Construction services (WAC 458-20-170) Installation, cleaning, and repair services (WAC 458-20-173) Landscaping and landscape maintenance (WAC 458-20-226) Providing tangible personal property with an operator (WAC 458-20-211) Retail recreation services (WAC 458-20-183)
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.
Services are generally taxable in Washington state, including the following: Construction services. Installing, cleaning, repairing or otherwise altering or improving personal property of consumers (including interior cleaning services) Landscaping and landscape maintenance (including horticulture services)
If you provide professional or personal services, you must report your gross income under the Service and Other Activities B&O tax classification.
Currently, only Hawaii, New Mexico, and South Dakota levee a sales tax on professional services. Two states, Florida and Connecticut, implemented a professional services sales tax during the 1980's only to repeal them due to public outcry. Disseminating testimony, articles, studies, and talking points on the issue.
Washington does not require state income tax withholding on earnings.
You must withhold tax at the statutory rates shown below unless a reduced rate or exemption under a tax treaty applies. For U.S. source gross income that is not effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business, the rate is usually 30%.
Your Income Taxes Breakdown TaxMarginal Tax RateEffective Tax Rate Federal 22.00% 11.65% FICA 7.65% 7.65% State 0.00% 0.00% Local 0.00% 0.00%4 more rows
Rates and thresholds State/TerritoryRatesMaximum Annual Deduction Entitlement Western Australia 5.5% Same as annual threshold7 more rows • 5 days ago
Washington Payroll Tax Rates Washington is one of the few states that does not impose or collect a personal income tax.