RCW 82.04.020: "Tax year," "taxable year."

WashingtonStatutes

Ask Donna

How this section applies to your facts.

Washington Code › Title 82 › Chapter 04 › Section 020

This text was captured on Aug 14, 2026. It is a snapshot, not a live feed, so check the official code before relying on it.

Text

"Tax year" or "taxable year" means either the calendar year, or the taxpayer's fiscal year when permission is obtained from the department of revenue to use a fiscal year in lieu of the calendar year.

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.

A word about cookies

We need a few to keep you signed in and the library working. The rest help us see which pages people use and where they get stuck. They stay off unless you say yes.

RCW 82.04.020: "Tax year," "taxable year." · RCW 82.04.020 | Frix