Washington DOR Publishes Advisory on Tax Obligations for Meal Assembly, Delivery

The Washington Department of Revenue (DOR) published an excise tax advisory providing guidance on the business and occupation tax, and the retail sales tax obligations for preparing and delivering meals and other prepared foods. The advisory provides guidance on when sales are subject to retail sales tax, and instructions for determining the taxable portion when selling packages with both taxable and non-taxable items. [Wash. Dep’t of Revenue, ETA 3168.2026, 01/05/26]

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