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  Custom Software Sales Tax, Large B&O Increase Still Looming As the state legislature winds its way toward the end of its regular 60 day session, massive tax increases and new taxes are being debated.   Especially dangerous for the tech community is the new sales tax on custom software and the general B&O... 21 hours, 49 minutes ago by lewis to Government Affairs Blog

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  House Passing Massive Tax Increase, Sales Tax on Custom Software, B&O Increase on All Other Services As this is being written, the state House of Representatives is passing a massive tax increase, specifically targeting custom software as well as other computer related services.   Yesterday, the state Senate passed Senate Bill 6143, which increased... 03-08-2010, 9:35 PM by lewis to Government Affairs Blog

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  House Poised to Pass Custom Software Sales Tax -- Please Call 800-562-6000 Now to Say No! The Washington state House of Representatives is poised to pass HB 3191, http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=3191, an omnibus tax bill that contains a sales tax on custom software in Part 15 of the bill. WTIA has been lobbying hard to delete... 03-06-2010, 4:26 PM by lewis to Government Affairs Blog

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  Keep the Pressure on the Legislature to Stop the Custom Software Tax! You are making a difference in getting the legislature to rethink adding the sales tax to custom software development. Please continue to contact both your state representatives and your state senator to oppose Part 15 of HB 3191.  See attached... 03-04-2010, 10:07 AM by lewis to Government Affairs Blog

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  House Committee Passes Custom Software Tax, Other Business Tax Increases – Contact Your Lawmaker Today! Today, the House Finance Committee passed HB 3191, a 153 page monstrosity of a bill that requires sales tax on custom software development.  This is a major departure for what has been considered a professional service and taxed accordingly.  ... 03-02-2010, 4:10 PM by lewis to Government Affairs Blog