What types of taxes does the Washington Department of Revenue handle?

The Washington Department of Revenue is responsible for handling a variety of taxes that contribute to the state's revenue. Some of the tax types managed by the department include sales tax, use tax, B&O (Business and Occupation) tax, property tax, estate tax, real estate excise tax, and lodging tax. Sales tax is levied on the sale of goods and certain services, while use tax applies to the use of taxable goods and services that were purchased without paying sales tax. The B&O tax is imposed on businesses based on their gross receipts from activities conducted within the state. The department also administers property tax programs, collects estate tax, manages real estate excise tax related to property transfers, as well as oversees the collection of lodging tax from hotels and other accommodations in the state.