(1) This chapter does not apply in respect to the use of the following services subject to the tax imposed in RCW 82.12.020 by public libraries, library districts, library service centers, K-12 schools, school districts, and educational service districts:
(a) Information technology services;
(b) Custom website development;
(c) Investigation, security, and armored car services;
(d) Temporary staffing; and
(e) Custom software and customization of prewritten software.
(2) Sellers making tax-exempt sales under this section must obtain an exemption certificate from the purchaser in a form and manner prescribed by the department. The seller must retain a copy of the exemption certificate for the seller's files.
Notes:
Automatic expiration date and tax preference performance statement exemption—Effective date—Severability—2026 c 238 ss 1101-1104: See notes following RCW 82.08.710.
Findings—Intent—Automatic expiration date and tax preference performance statement exemption—Necessity of act—Intent—Implementation by department of revenue—2026 c 238: See notes following RCW 82A.04.030.