Taxes May 28, 2026
Governor Promises to ‘Veto Any Attempt’ to Drop Threshold on Washington Millionaires Tax
Gov. Bob Ferguson on Wednesday vowed to never lower the $1 million threshold on Washington’s controversial new income tax on high earners.
Taxes May 27, 2026
Massachusetts Reels in $3.1 Billion From Millionaires’ Tax
Beacon Hill budget writers say revenue from the millionaires’ tax continues to surpass projections, which proponents claim is another sign wealthy households aren’t fleeing for other states to avoid the levy.
Taxes May 13, 2026
Foes of Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’ Launch Repeal Initiative
Let's Go Washington, the conservative group leading the anti-tax charge, will need to gather 308,911 signatures from voters by July 2 to qualify for the November ballot.
Taxes May 8, 2026
Will the ‘Millionaires Tax’ Hurt Seattle Sports? It’s Complicated
A higher state income tax could add a layer of uncertainty and complexity to how Seattle sports teams handle free agency.
Taxes May 6, 2026
Washington Supreme Court Shuts Down Referendum Attempt Targeting ‘Millionaires Tax’
The justices on Monday upheld language in the law shielding it from a referendum effort backed by Let’s Go Washington. The group could still pursue a repeal via initiative.
Taxes May 1, 2026
Millionaire Taxes Gain Steam as States Face Budget Crunches
Lawmakers in at least a dozen states have proposed hiking taxes on the wealthy.
Taxes April 9, 2026
Opponents File Lawsuit to Block Washington’s New ‘Millionaires Tax’
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of several business owners and organizations represented by former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna and former state Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge.
Taxes April 7, 2026
Renowned Travel Writer Rick Steves Weighs in on Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’
In a post on Facebook, Steves, who’s built a travel empire that includes a PBS series and guidebooks on European travel, said the high-earners income tax would make way for “shared prosperity.”
Taxes March 31, 2026
Washington Governor Signs High-Earners Income Tax; Challenges Expected
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a high-earners income tax, dubbed the “millionaires tax” by supporters, into law Monday morning, enacting a 9.9% levy on earnings of more than $1 million.
Taxes March 31, 2026
Ex-Washington Attorney General to Spearhead Lawsuit Against ‘Millionaires Tax’
The Citizen Action Defense Fund retained Rob McKenna to lead the anticipated legal push challenging the constitutionality of the state's income tax on high earners.
Taxes March 13, 2026
Seattle Seahawks GM John Schneider Says ‘Millionaires Tax’ Will ‘Sting’ for Signing Players
The tax could come into play on any free agent contract the Seahawks sign since the NFL minimum salary in 2026 for any player who has played one season is set at $1.005 million.
Taxes March 13, 2026
Washington Business Groups Worry About How ‘Millionaires Tax’ Could Affect Competitiveness
"Policies that layer on additional taxes make Washington less competitive to neighboring states, at a time when employers have many choices about where to invest and create jobs," said Alisha Benson, CEO of Greater Spokane Inc.