WA Sales and Use Tax: New Annual Filing Date Takes Effect

The due date for Washington excise taxes for small businesses filing annually is now April 15.

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Dec. 30, 2019 – Small businesses that report their state excise taxes annually now have until April 15 to file their tax returns. The 2019 Legislature passed Second Substitute House Bill 1059, which changed the due date from Jan. 31 of each year to April 15.

Businesses that want to file early can do so at dor.wa.gov/MyDOR.

If a business has had no activity for 2019, they must still file a tax return and report “no business.” There are several options for filing a no business return, including Express File on dor.wa.gov and by phone at 360-705-6705. 

Assistance [from WA Dor] is available:

Tax specialists are available by phone or live chat between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays. Automated phone services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

As always, the tax specialists at Doty are happy to help with any questions or concerns you may have. Visit our “Contact Us” page to get started.