New Washington State Real Estate Excise Tax Legislation 05.06.2019 | UPDATES The Washington Legislature completed its 2019 legislative session with the passage of sweeping changes to the real estate excise tax (REET). The REET legislation was the centerpiece of the Legislature’s efforts to raise revenue and make Washington’s tax system more progressive. If signed by the governor as expected, the changes would be effective January 1, 2020. Rate Changes The Legislature changed the state REET rate for most
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