New temporary voluntary disclosure programs
The Department of Revenue is offering two temporary voluntary disclosure programs to help businesses catch up on past tax obligations and get into compliance with Washington tax laws. Qualified businesses may avoid up to 39% in penalties!
International Remote Seller Program
From Feb. 1 to May 31, 2026, the International Remote Seller Voluntary Disclosure Program will be available to unregistered foreign remote businesses with substantial nexus in Washington. Learn more and view eligibility requirements.
As of Oct. 1, 2025, some services became subject to retail sales tax under ESSB 5814. The department recognizes these changes were challenging for many businesses to understand and follow before the law took effect.
To support you, we’re offering a temporary Penalty Relief Program for businesses that voluntarily report and pay retail sales or use tax owed as a result of these updates. While the tax and interest must still be paid, eligible penalties may be waived.
The program applies to qualifying reporting periods from Oct. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2026. Applications must be submitted by Sept. 30, 2027.
Important: This information applies only to businesses that file excise tax returns annually.
Annual filers must submit their return by April 15, 2026 — even if they had no business activity. We’ve compiled helpful information, links, and resources to guide you through the filing process.
Attend a free workshop to learn more about your tax reporting responsibilities, how to file your excise tax return online, or both.
- Our Business Tax Basics workshops are offered at locations throughout the state and online. Offered in English and Spanish.
- We offer a webinar that provides a live demonstration of how to file excise tax returns using our online portal, My DOR. The webinar includes multiple examples and an opportunity to submit questions. Offered in English and Spanish.
- We also offer combo webinars that include both the Business Tax Basics and the My DOR – How to file an excise tax return workshops in a single, two-hour webinar. To find the combo workshops, look under Business Tax Basics.
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