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My thoughts exactly, George, which is why I hate that they are using such mushy language ("it depends" and "it appears") and apparently think we need to apply for a binding ruling to get a straight answer...</div>
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Am I missing something here? How is this different from recording fees (or excise tax, etc.) collected from the buyer, seller or borrower, etc. "on behalf of" the county recorder or auditor, or the Department of Revenue, or the Department of [fill in the blank]?</div>
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<strong>To:</strong> George Peters <execdirector@washingtonlandtitle.com>; '1 WLTA Legislative Committee' <legislativecommittee1@washingtonlandtitle.com>; Sean Holland <seanholland@att.net><br>
<strong>Subject:</strong> Why can't DOR just give a straight answer??<br>
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I just read the updated FAQ on the FPF and this is what it says about tax treatment:</div>
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