FINAL BILL REPORT

                 HJM 4008

                    As Passed Legislature

Brief Description:  Requesting a full deduction for sales taxes on federal tax returns.

By Representatives Mastin, Campbell, Horn, Pruitt, Kremen and Long.

House Committee on Revenue

Senate Committee on Ways & Means

Background:  In 1986, federal tax reform removed the itemized deduction for state and local sales taxes.  State and local income taxes and property taxes continued to be allowable itemized deductions.

Summary:  The members of the Washington State Senate and the House of Representatives memorialize Congress to restore the itemized deduction for sales taxes.

Votes on Final Passage:

House  96 1

Senate 44 0