Proclamation prohibiting enforcement of late fees and penalties of certain WA taxes.

Proclamation 20-20 – Department of Revenue – Interest, Fees, Penalties, Due Dates


Proclamation 20-20 prohibits enforcement of the statutory provisions under RCW 43.06.220(2)(e) (certain Washington State tax due dates and late penalties) from February 29, 2020, until the termination of the Proclamation.

The Proclamation does not however, entitle or authorize any refunds for interest or penalties that were paid between February 29, 2020, and the effective date of the Proclamation, March 18, 2020.
For complete proclamation language visit the link:
https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-20%20-%20COVID-19%20-%20DOR%20Waivers%20%28tmp%29.pdf

If you have any questions or concerns about how these measures could affect you, please schedule a consultation with an attorney at Gravis Law, PLLC.