Tax Season Is Coming: Start Preparing Now
Premium tax season is right around the corner, and a little preparation now goes a long way. All 2026 policies must be filed and certified in the Washington Filing Portal by January 31, 2027, and the Annual Tax Statement is due to the OIC by March 1, 2027.
To help the process go smoothly, we recommend taking care of a few items before the end of the year.
01. File Outstanding Policies
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If you have policies that need to be filed with our office, now is a good time to get them entered into the Washington Filing Portal. Filing your surplus line policies promptly will help keep you organized as we approach the 2026 tax season.
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02. Clear Outstanding Tags
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Resolve any open tags on your filings to ensure that you have time to re-certify the policy if required. Only certified transactions will appear on your 2026 Annual Tax Statement.
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Compare your internal records with your filings in the portal to catch any discrepancies early, while there is still time to correct them.
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04. Update Your Contact Information
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Make sure your OIC tax contact and account details in the Washington Filing Portal are up to date so important tax notices reach the right person. Annual Tax Statements and other tax notices are emailed to the tax contact associated with the licensee. To create a tax account or verify your existing contact information, visit the OIC’s Filing & Payment Portal and search your WAOIC#.
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