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Washington State Long-Term Care Tax

Dear Clients of SKJ & Company, P.S.:

 

Passed by the state Legislature in 2019, the Long-Term Care Trust Act imposes 0.58% of Washington State Long-Term Care Tax on all wages earned in Washington State starting January 1, 2022.

 

Long-term care benefit is available starting January 1, 2025 with the following maximum benefit:

  • $100 per day

  • $36,500 per person (Lifetime maximum)

  • The benefit is not available if you are not a WA resident when applying for the benefit

 

Workers can be exempt from the tax by purchasing qualifying long-term care insurance by meeting the following requirements:

  • The worker already has a qualifying long-term care insurance

  • The worker purchases qualifying long-term care insurance by November 1, 2021

  • Once the above requirement is met, the worker must submit the exemption request to WA Employment Security Department between 10/1/2021 and 12/31/2022.

 

If you are looking for an exemption from this tax, please consult with your insurance agent.

 

Thank you,

SKJ & Company, P.S.