Washington: tax incentives, credits and advisors
Washington has no income tax; its state incentives are mostly B&O tax credits, including the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program contributors credit, the Main Street credit and a clean alternative fuel commercial vehicle credit.
Facts checked 2026-10-26 against the official sources linked below.
Below are the major Washington incentives we could verify against an official source, grouped by type. This is not an exhaustive list of every state program. Credits flagged Transferable can be sold or assigned to another taxpayer under state rules; see transferable state tax credits. Each row shows the date we last checked it.
Washington film and media incentives
| Incentive | Type | Who qualifies | Amount, rate or cap | Transferable | Refundable | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motion Picture Competitiveness Program contributors B&O credit | Credit | Businesses contributing cash to Washington Filmworks | B&O tax credit for contributions; $15 million statewide annual cap, first-come | Not stated | No | Active | Washington DOR, Credits Last verified 2026-10-26 |
Washington brownfield and redevelopment incentives
| Incentive | Type | Who qualifies | Amount, rate or cap | Transferable | Refundable | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street credit | Credit | Businesses contributing to a Main Street organization or the Main Street Trust Fund (pre-approved) | 75% of approved contributions, against B&O or public utility tax | Not stated | No | Active | Washington DOR, Credits Last verified 2026-10-26 |
Washington vehicles and ev incentives
| Incentive | Type | Who qualifies | Amount, rate or cap | Transferable | Refundable | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean alternative fuel commercial vehicle and infrastructure credit | Credit | Businesses buying, leasing or converting clean-fuel commercial vehicles or buying fueling infrastructure | B&O or public utility tax credit (see DOR) | Not stated | No | Active | Washington DOR, Credits Last verified 2026-10-26 |
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Common questions
What is the Washington Main Street credit?
A B&O or public utility tax credit of 75% of approved contributions to a Main Street organization or the Main Street Trust Fund.
Is there a Washington film tax credit?
Businesses that contribute to Washington Filmworks can get a B&O tax credit, capped at $15 million a year statewide.
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