It's easy to get lost in the current taxation climate in Washington State. Of the dozen or so taxes passed during the 2025 legislative session that have either gone into effect already (or will before the end of the year), one in particular was destined for the courtroom.

The majority party's never-ending quest for revenue inspired Senate Bill 5814 ( SB 5814 ) which will now impose a sales tax upon digital property, products, and/or services when purchased in Washington State. It's a tax that has been circled by businesses large and small since it was introduced in the middle of April.

Tech companies, advertising firms, and most other entities that would be impacted negatively by the bill spoke out against it. Microsoft CEO Brad Smith went on the record over the impact the bill wo

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