Taxes July 14, 2026
Personal income tax rates in Hawaii will become a little more progressive next year in part due to a new top rate for high-income households that puts the isles closer to the state with the highest rate.
Taxes July 6, 2026
Opponents of Washington’s new high-earners income tax submitted more than 500,000 signatures for an initiative to kill the tax Thursday, setting up an epic brawl for November over the state's tax system.
Taxes June 30, 2026
Opponents of an initiative to repeal Washington's new high-earners income tax are warning the proposal could also strike down other taxes, putting billions of dollars in state revenues that fund public services at risk.
Taxes June 15, 2026
Washington’s controversial new income tax on high earners has spurred warnings from some of a looming wealth exodus.
Taxes June 12, 2026
“If this wealth tax is not extended, 1-in-6 educators could lose their jobs and California will lose billions in revenue while the wealthiest get a tax break,” California Teachers Association President David Goldberg said.
Taxes May 28, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
Lawmakers in at least a dozen states have proposed hiking taxes on the wealthy.
Taxes April 24, 2026
Illinois Democrats failed to advance a proposed constitutional amendment that would have asked voters in November to impose an additional tax on residents who earn more than $1 million a year.