Washington HB1702 allows counties to impose a public utility tax on businesses, with certain exemptions and limitations.

HB1702 authorizes counties in Washington to impose an excise tax on utilities, up to three percent of gross income from services within the county. The tax must be added to utility rates or charges and separately stated on billings. Counties can exempt business customers but not residential customers unless businesses are also exempt. The tax can only be imposed on the first day of a calendar quarter, at least 75 days after the county adopts the ordinance. Counties must allow a credit for any similar city or town tax on the same taxable event.

Washington HB1702 allows counties to impose a public utility tax on businesses, with certain exemptions and limitations.

HB1702 authorizes counties in Washington to impose an excise tax on utilities, up to three percent of gross income from services within the county. The tax must be added to utility rates or charges and separately stated on billings. Counties can exempt business customers but not residential customers unless businesses are also exempt. The tax can only be imposed on the first day of a calendar quarter, at least 75 days after the county adopts the ordinance. Counties must allow a credit for any similar city or town tax on the same taxable event.