Washington small business B&O credit

Tax credit

Official program guidance

Agency: Washington Department of Revenue. Agency source

This directory is not tax advice. Confirm eligibility, tax-year rules, deadlines and filing requirements with a tax professional.

Check program requirements [Washington WAC 458-20-104, small business credit]

Who qualifies
Businesses subject to Washington business and occupation tax that qualify under the small-business credit tables; the calculation depends on taxable activity and liability. [Washington WAC 458-20-104, small business credit]
What it’s worth
Maximum $160 per month in the reporting period when at least half of taxable B&O amounts fall in specified service, broker or gambling classifications; otherwise maximum $55 per month. Actual credit depends on the table. [Washington WAC 458-20-104, small business credit]
How to claim
Complete the online excise-tax return; Revenue calculates the credit automatically. Paper filers use the appropriate credit table. [Washington WAC 458-20-104, small business credit]
Deadlines and application windows
Use the table for your monthly, quarterly or annual reporting period; claim with that return. [Washington WAC 458-20-104, small business credit]

Amounts are subject to the conditions in each listing. A source review does not mean applications are open or that a business qualifies.

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