Welcome to Washington Retail Association

The Washington Retail Association, WRA, is a 501 C 6 trade association formed to advocate for Washington State�s retailers at the local, state and national level. Since 1987, the WRA has protected Washington's retailers from unreasonable taxes, fees, regulations and legislation. The efforts of the WRA benefit all Washington state retailers and help fuel statewide economic growth

The WRA has added millions of dollars to retailer�s bottom line. Since 1987 !

the WRA has:

Reduced Unemployment Insurance rates,

Defeated attempts to burden retailers with complex sales tax reporting,

Championed the Streamlined Sales Tax Project,

Protected retailers from "take back" electronic product recycling, and

Advocated for reform to Workers� Compensation laws

The WRA Offers Useful Membership Services:

Association Healthcare Plans:

Enjoy benefits offered to your employees and still save on quality medical and dental plans

The WRA Retrospective Rating Program:

Our members enjoy lower premium costs and have received over $4 million in premium refunds.

Political Advocacy:

We sustain a high level of political advocacy, from a non-partisan perspective, to champion pro-retail issues and ensure that we are a dependable resource for Washington retailers as well as a significant contributor to the quality of life in the state

Streamlined Sales and Use Tax
Important changes are coming in 2008
With passage of Substitute Senate Bill 5089 ("Streamlined Sales Tax"), Washington will change from an origin-based system for sourcing local retail sales tax to a destination-based system.[More]

File a Complaint with the Attorney General
The easiest way to file a complaint with the Attorney General's Office is by filling out an online form at www.atg.wa.gov.[More]

Washington Retail Association
Mission Statement
From Jan Teague, President/CEO

Jan Teague, President/CEO To represent the legislative, regulatory and political interests of the retailing industry in the State of Washington at the local, state and national level; to promote the orderly development and economic advancement of Washington retailing and the state as a whole; to stimulate and enhance competitive enterprise with community responsibility; to provide programs of service and action in promoting the common interests of members; and to secure cooperation with and among other organizations in the futherance of those objectives.