Business owners in Washington state express shock as a $12 billion tax package takes effect, impacting diverse services from art classes to licenses.
BOTHELL, Wash. — Sweeping new taxes and fees are hitting Washington state, and many business owners say they were completely unaware of the changes until recently.
The changes, part of a $12 billion tax and fee package signed by Gov. Ferguson in May, are being described as one of the largest revenue increases in state history. They affect a wide range of services, from storage facilities and security staffing to marriage licenses, hunting and fishing permits, and real-time classes such as art or
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