Manufacturing & R&D in Qualifying Counties — Sales/Use Tax Deferral
Provides tax deferral support for Washington manufacturers and research facilities investing in qualifying counties.
Washington state's Manufacturing and R&D in Qualifying Counties Sales and Use Tax Deferral allows manufacturing businesses and research and development facilities to postpone payment of sales and use taxes on qualifying capital investments made in Washington counties with populations under 650,000. The program is administered by the Washington Department of Revenue (DOR) and is currently active, w…
Defers sales and use tax payments of up to $400,000 for manufacturing businesses and R&D facilities making qualifying investments in Washington counties with populations under 650,000, with applications accepted through June 30, 2032.
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