The Washington State Legislature has enacted important changes affecting real estate recording fees and taxes in 2025. New surcharges and tax rules will impact how much it costs to record property documents (like deeds and liens) and how real estate transactions are taxed. Below we break down the updates by general statewide changes, individual impacts, business impacts, and estate tax changes – including reminders of key updates from the past two years. This comprehensive overview will help you plan for higher recording fees, updated excise tax rates, and new estate planning considerations.

By the Law Office of Theresa Nguyen, PLLC – keeping you informed on Washington’s real estate and tax law changes.