Navigating Washington Sales and B&O Tax WEBCAST
Overview
Sonjia Barker brings extensive real-world experience, including time at the Washington Department of Revenue, along with deep practical insight gained from advising businesses. This focused four-hour session covering two critical areas of Washington taxation: the Business & Occupation (B&O) tax and sales tax. Sonjia translates complex rules into clear, actionable guidance, highlighting key concepts, and planning opportunities, including updates stemming from Washington’s largest recent tax increase.
Highlights
Overview of Washington’s excise tax system. Key differences between Washington’s B&O tax and traditional corporate income taxes. Overview of Washington sales tax and use tax rules. Nexus considerations for businesses operating in or selling to Washington. Business and occupation (B&O) tax essentials. Common deductions. Sales and use tax compliance. Recent legislative and regulatory developments. Audit risks and best practices for compliance. Practical applications and case studies.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
CPAs and professional staff seeking knowledge about Washington taxes.
Objectives
Build a clear understanding of Washington’s major tax structures. Identify planning opportunities to minimize tax exposure. Strengthen compliance practices. Recognize and avoid common pitfalls.
Preparation
None.
Notice
None.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Sonjia Barker, Shareholder, State and Local Tax, Perkins & Co PC
Adept at simplifying daunting tax situations, Sonjia draws on her Big 4 accounting firm and Washington Department of Revenue experiences to deliver actionable solutions to clients. With her impressive dossier and huge heart for helping others, she’s a powerhouse on any tax team and the leader of our SALT practice.
A military kid, Sonjia grew up in Illinois and California but now calls the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula in Washington state her home. Poised between Seattle and the Olympic National Forest, the area is the perfect playground for Sonjia’s outdoorsy family. An avid camper, Sonjia is on a quest to visit all the country’s national parks, though none may top her favorite—the Badlands.
When she’s not sleeping under the stars, you might find Sonjia enjoying a metal concert with thousands of her best friends. She’s been a huge Metallica fan since she was 12 and is surprised as anybody that she hasn’t outgrown her punk rock phase.
Non-Member Price $199.00
Member Price $174.00