Washington state will implement a 95% excise tax on all tobacco and nicotine products in 2026, creating significant financial ...

Several new laws and taxes are hitting Washington state in 2026. Many of these will cost consumers and residents more money.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — Breweries across Washington say a new proposal out of Olympia could be enough to make their businesses go flat. House Bill 2079 would essentially double the beer excise tax ...

WASHINGTON, USA — Brewers in the Pacific Northwest face rising tax challenges from both Washington and Oregon, with proposals that would increase alcohol taxes on both sides of the Columbia River. In ...

OLYMPIA – With about a month to go before the 2026 legislative session, progressive lawmakers in Olympia rolled out a new revenue proposal Tuesday that targets Washington's largest employers with a 5% ...

Have you ever wondered why gas, cigarettes or alcohol cost so much? The answer often comes down to an excise tax — a special tax that’s built right into the price of certain goods. So, what is excise ...

(The Center Square) – For the twelfth year in a row, Washington state has the highest excise tax rate on distilled spirits in the nation, at $36.98 per gallon. According to a new report from the Tax ...

Follow-up: Is Washington still the best place to do business? New taxes spark concern and fear from tech leaders A host of tech-related businesses will soon be subject to Washington’s retail sales tax ...