Hello PNBS Families,

We’re reaching out to inform you about an important change to Washington State sales tax regulations that will take effect on October 1, 2025.

The Washington Department of Revenue (DOR) will begin requiring that sales tax be applied to “live presentations,” which includes in-person instruction.

Tuition accounts are exempt from tax until March 31st. Any installment payments processed after March 31st will be subject to tax.

To help you avoid this, we are happy to adjust your payment schedule to ensure your tuition is paid in full before the deadline.

  • No tax will apply if your tuition is already paid in full or if you are on the biannual payment plan.
  • Monthly installment plans can be adjusted to:
    • Six larger payments from October to March
    • Biannual payments, half charged now, and your balance paid in full by January 15th
    • Payment in full processed now
  • For Duet, Tots, Creative Movement – Quarter 4 payments will now be charged Monday, March 30th (instead of April 6th) to avoid tax on your tuition

If you have any questions or would like to adjust your payment plan to minimize the impact of this change, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Registrar at pnbschool@pnb.org or by calling 206-441-2435 (Seattle) or 425-451-1241 (Bellevue).

*The DOR gives some examples of live presentations (Interim guidance statement regarding changes made by ESSB 5814 for live presentations | Washington Department of Revenue):

Live presentations include, but are not limited to, the following types of activities:

  • Courses, classes, seminars, workshops, or other programs for personal or professional enrichment such as art, music, choir, pottery, business and marketing, cooking, and CPR classes or lessons.
  • Continuing professional education including: continuing legal education, continuing medical education, continuing education for trades, continuing education for teachers, etc.
  • Driving education courses or lessons.
  • In-person and online instructional classes, lessons, workshops, seminars, or other programs that are provided in real time.

Thank you!

PNB School Staff