A bill, like one introduced last session, that would require local tax districts to report rate information to the Department of Revenue to create an online database to estimate taxes is scheduled for a hearing. SB 5158, sponsored by Sen. Lynda Wilson (R–Vancouver), would require DOR to develop an online searchable database of all taxes and tax rates in the state for each taxing district by January 1, 2024. Cities and all other local tax districts would be required to report all rates by September 30, 2023, and within 30 days of making any rate changes.

The committee will also hold a briefing on the recommendations of the State Tax Structure Work Group, similar to the one held in the House Finance Committee.

Date to remember

The Senate Ways & Means Committee hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, January 17 at 4 pm.