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Auburn updates B&O tax code to match state changes; city warns of higher contract costs
Summary
Staff told council a state model ordinance change tied to SB 5814 requires Auburn to broaden the definition of taxable retail sales; the city will raise the nonreporting threshold to $4,000 and expects contract-service costs to rise, with a budget amendment likely in spring 2026.
A city staff member (presenting administrative updates) told council Dec. 8 that Auburn must amend Chapter 3.53 of its municipal code to align with an updated model business-and-occupation (B&O) tax ordinance produced by the Association of Washington Cities. The change reflects state legislation (SB 5814) that broadened the definition of retail sales to include additional services.
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