Sales Tax Proposals to Watch: New Jersey Rate Reduction and Washington Service Tax Clarifications
New Jersey: Lawmakers are considering bills (A2702 and S2466) introduced in early 2026 to decrease the state sales tax from 6.625% to 6.0%.
Washington: House Bill (HB 2257) is moving through the legislature to clarify the implementation of sales taxes on a broad range of services, extending a “safe harbor” for preexisting contracts through March 31, 2026.