Sales Tax on Construction Materials

Tax Compliance

The application of state and local sales tax to building materials, supplies, and equipment purchased for construction projects. Rules vary by state — in Washington, contractors generally pay sales tax on materials at purchase and may owe use tax on items brought from out of state.

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