Is ad design a retail sale?
A Washington agency owner has never charged sales tax on ad design and campaigns; Dana and Sal explain that advertising has been a retail sale since October 1, 2025, what counts as advertising services, and that web hosting and domain registration are excluded (RCW 82.04.050(3)(k)).
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Taryn I design ads and run search campaigns for Washington clients. I've never charged sales tax. Do I now?
Dana Yes. Advertising has been a retail sale since October first, twenty twenty-five.
Sal Advertising services means creating, producing or placing ads, including graphic design, search engine marketing and web campaign planning. Web hosting and domain registration are excluded.