Washington State Department of Revenue has issued updated guidance for businesses seeking a direct pay permit for sales and use tax. The guidance outlines eligibility thresholds ($240,000 cumulative liability or $10M taxable purchases), application process, reporting obligations, and limitations on permit use and transfer. Businesses must comply with these rules to claim a five‑year deduction on retail sales tax.
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Key Takeaways
A business may apply if it has a cumulative liability of $240,000 or more in the current calendar year, or if it makes over $10 million in taxable purchases in one calendar year.
Direct pay permits may be used to claim a deduction for retail sales tax for five years.
No, direct pay permits cannot be assigned to a third party or transferred to affiliates.
Businesses must report use tax due in the reporting period when they receive the goods or services they are reporting for.
Direct pay permits cannot be used when a reseller permit should be used instead, or for certain services such as telephone or amusement services.
Primary source
Read the full article at Sales Tax InstituteThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 14 January 2026. It relates to VAT developments in United States. The original source is Sales Tax Institute.
