Washington DOR Clarifies Nonprofit Tax Obligations, Exemptions Effective 2026

The Washington Department of Revenue (DOR) provides guidance that nonprofit organizations in the state are generally taxed like any other business, with limited exemptions. The guidance explains registration requirements, sales and use tax obligations (including reseller permits), and limited B&O and retail sales tax exemptions for qualifying fundraising and donation-related transactions, and notes that the use tax exemption for items purchased or won in qualifying fundraising applies to articles valued under $15,440 effective Jan. 1. [Wash. Dept of Revenue, Industry Guide - Nonprofit organizations, 01/30/26]

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