The unique nature of Washington's tax structure can present some significant challenges for manufacturers. By the same token, Washington provides some significant tax incentives to encourage in-state manufacturing, and there are several tax planning strategies that can potentially minimize the tax burden on manufacturing enterprises engaged in business in Washington.

Here you will find an overview of Washington's taxation of manufacturers and a brief summary of some strategies for taking advantage of tax planning opportunities and manufacturing tax incentives that may be available for reducing the tax costs of engaging in manufacturing activities within Washington.