Resources

Business Lookup Tools

WA State verify a contractor or tradesperson: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/

WA State QuickBooks sales tax item import files: https://dor.wa.gov/get-form-or-publication/quickbooks-quarterly-tax-rate-table

WA State sales tax lookup: https://webgis.dor.wa.gov/taxratelookup/SalesTax.aspx

Other Resources

Farm Commons is a legal resource for farms and farmers, with an excellent guide for employee versus contractor employment:

• Farm Commons Classifying Your Workers – Employees, Interns, Volunteers, or Independent Contractors

Once you do hire an employee, what are the federal payroll taxes? Gary T. Irvin, CPA from Bothell, WA wrote this great summary:

• Small Business Tax Tips: Payroll Expenses

In Washington State, payroll expenses will also likely include workers compensation, state unemployment, and paid family and medical leave insurance. As an employer, sign up for all three state payroll expenses by changing your business license to say when you will hire your first employee here: Renew Your Business License.

In Washington State, hiring a minor means obtaining a permit and following special rules:

• WA State Labor and Industries – How to Hire Minors

Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund is a wonderful legal aid resource for both selling and buying healthy food:

• https://www.farmtoconsumer.org/

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