2020 Washington State Biz Fair

Please join us on November 10, 2020 for the 24th annual Washington State Biz Fair to learn from the experts how to start, grow, or build resiliency for your small business – especially during these challenging times.

• Sharpen your business skills by attending seminars led by savvy business experts who will share their knowledge and real-life experiences.
• Gain access to valuable small business resources by visiting the Exhibitor Resource Center staffed by representatives from federal, state and local government agencies, and business and trade associations.
• Discover critical products and services you need to start or keep your business running by visiting exhibitors in the Digital Marketplace.

Register now at BizFair.org.

My DOR upgrade

The Department of Revenue recently upgraded its online Business Licensing and Tax system, My DOR. This upgrade introduced a:

• More mobile-friendly look and feel (take a peek!)
• New action items list that directs your attention to important tasks specific to your account
• New self-service option to set up a payment plan

We have also heard your feedback about the upgrade. As a result, we are currently making usability improvements for high volume tax filers and working to improve print options for the business license.

To help all our customers become more familiar with My DOR, we have been hosting a series of free live webinars. Only a few webinars are left, so sign up now! Continuing education credit is also available. For more information, including a complete schedule, visit dor.wa.gov/myDORwebinars

Expanded Voluntary disclosure program ends Nov. 30

The Department of Revenue has temporarily expanded the eligibility criteria for the Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) Program, effective July 15, 2020 through Nov. 30, 2020.

Learn about the requirements, benefits, and the application process at dor.wa.gov/VoluntaryDisclosureProgram.

DOR offices remain closed, staff are ready to help

Our offices remain closed, but our team is working remotely and ready to serve you. Most in-person services provided at DOR offices are available online and we encourage businesses to take advantage of these services. Our call center agents are also ready to assist by phone or chat. Get contact information at dor.wa.gov/ContactUs.

Small Business Requirements and Resources – COVID-19 Impact webinar

Join the departments of Revenue, Employment Security, Labor and Industries, Health, and Enterprise Services as they provide a quick overview of some of the state’s response, resources, and other information for small businesses. You’ll also learn about:

• General workplace safety and health requirements, including employee and customer face masks.
• Food establishment safety and reopening guidelines.
• Workers’ compensation insurance impacts and premium reporting.
• Paid Sick Leave, and Family and Medical Leave.
• Dept. of Revenue tax returns and outstanding balances.
• Unemployment impacts – pandemic unemployment benefits, job search, return to work, and refusal to work.
• US Small Business Administration PPP and EIDL loan updates.
• And more...

For dates, times, and to register go to dor.wa.gov/SBRR.

Initiative 976 ruled unconstitutional

On Oct. 15, 2020, the Washington Supreme Court ruled Initiative 976 (I-976) unconstitutional. Therefore, the provisions of the initiative will not be implemented. See our Special Notice for more information.

Did you close your business? Let us know

If you are no longer doing business, you can close your account one of the following ways:

• Online using My DOR, the fastest way to close your account.
• By paper, using the Business Information Change Form.

Note: If you are dissolving a corporation registered to do business in Washington, you must contact the Secretary of State. You'll need to provide them with a Revenue Clearance Certificate issued by the Department of Revenue.