State must review the arbitrary dance tax

Efforts to repeal an unpopular statewide dance tax have become a battle about statutory language.

The dance community dubbed a 1970 state law “the dance tax” though it collects retail sales tax on amusement, recreation and physical fitness services. Included in this spectrum of services are venues that provide “the opportunity to dance.” This wording is the source of the dance community’s grievance.

(Read more at The Seattle Times)