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.
All work shall be limited to minor and casual work of existing residential maintenance and repair with a total dollar value of time and materials under two thousand dollars.
Report a fraudulent or unregistered contractor online, or call the Report-a-Fraud line at 1-888-811-5974.
Construction Contractors Must Be Registered. Washington State requires all construction contractors to register with L&I. State law also requires construction contractors to be bonded and insured to protect the public. Once registered, contractors can bid, advertise, and perform construction work.
Exemptions and Deductions The B&O tax is based on gross receipts, so most businesses cannot claim deductions or exemptions. That said, income from specific activities like farming or nonprofit services may be exempt.
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.
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.