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Washington Reseller Permit vs Resale Certificate: What Online Sellers Need in 2026

OTIN Editorial Team — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:49:34 +0000

Who This Guide Is For: Washington online sellers, marketplace sellers, and small businesses that buy inventory tax-free for resale and need to understand when to use a WA reseller permit versus a resale certificate in 2026. Start Your Application Key Takeaways In Washington, you generally give vendors a Washington Reseller Permit (not a generic “resale

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Washington B&O Tax vs Washington Sales Tax: A Guide for New Sellers

OTIN Editorial Team — Fri, 22 May 2026 00:06:23 +0000

Key Takeaways Washington’s Business & Occupation (B&O) tax applies to gross receipts and is separate from retail sales tax—many businesses owe one, the other, or both. Washington’s statewide sales tax rate is 6.5%, and most locations add local rates, creating different combined rates by city. Registration, filing, and payments are handled through the Washington State

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Washington Reseller Permit: What It Is and How It Works

OTIN Editorial Team — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:04:21 +0000

Washington Reseller Permit: What It Is and How It Works What a Washington Reseller Permit Is A Washington reseller permit is a state-issued document that allows a business to buy certain goods and services without paying Washington retail sales tax when those items will be resold (or incorporated into products for sale) in the regular

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Washington EIN Application: What Counts as a Responsible Party?

OTIN Editorial Team — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:43:14 +0000

Washington EIN Application: What Counts as a Responsible Party? Why the “Responsible Party” Matters on a Washington EIN Application When you apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for a business operating in Washington (WA), the IRS requires you to name a “responsible party.” This person is the primary individual the IRS associates with the

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Washington Sales Tax Registration for Online and Retail Sellers

OTIN Editorial Team — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:42:47 +0000

Washington Sales Tax Registration for Online and Retail Sellers What Washington Sales Tax Registration Is (and Why It Matters) Washington sales tax registration is the process of opening a Washington tax account so you can collect, report, and remit retail sales tax and any other applicable Washington taxes connected to your business activity. Registration is

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