Comcast Lawsuit Argues New Washington Tax on Advertising Is Illegal

Comcast sues Washington to block law imposing sales tax on advertising

Major cable and internet provider Comcast is suing Washington and the Department of Revenue over a new state law.

Comcast Sues Washington State Over Its New Tax

Comcast has filed a lawsuit in Thurston County Superior Court to invalidate a new Washington state law, SB 5814, which imposes a sales tax on online advertising services. Signed into law by Governor Bob Ferguson in May 2025, the measure is set to take effect in October unless blocked by the courts according to MediaPost. […] The post Comcast Sues Washington State Over Its New Tax appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

Comcast lawsuit argues new WA tax on advertising is illegal

The tax is set to take effect Oct. 1. If the company gets it overturned, it could cost Washington nearly a half-billion dollars in revenue over the next four years.

Comcast lawsuit argues new Washington tax on advertising is illegal

Comcast is suing to block a new Washington law imposing sales tax on advertising services, imperiling a financial linchpin lawmakers relied on to balance the state’s budget.

Comcast Lawsuit Claims new Washington State tax is Illegal

OLYMPIA, WA – Comcast is suing to block a new Washington law imposing sales tax on advertising services, imperiling a financial linchpin lawmakers relied on to balance the state’s budget. The cable giant contends that the statute set to take effect Oct. 1 violates federal law because it does not apply the tax to all advertising services in the same manner. Attorneys for the corporation also assert that parts of the law are not allowed under the …