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Washington’s New IT Taxes Are Increasing Costs — Learn How to Reduce the Impact
Washington has expanded sales tax to many IT services that were previously non‑taxable — including software development, SaaS‑related services, helpdesk support, and IT consulting. The changes are creating unexpected cost increases and audit exposure for organizations across the state.
The Washington DOR has even issued a temporary ESSB 5814 Penalty Relief Program, underscoring how disruptive these rules have become.
What This Means for Your IT Budget
Teams are now facing:
Confusion around sourcing rules and Multiple Points of Use (MPU) exemptions
Increased scrutiny of software and service structures, especially MESMA
Bundled contracts that trigger unnecessary tax on non‑taxable elements
If your IT invoices are rising, these changes may be the reason.
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Get a clear breakdown of how the new rules affect:
Software and website development
SaaS‑related services
Helpdesk and support
IT consulting
Learn where tax applies, where exemptions may exist, and how to avoid overpayment.
