Taxes January 14, 2026
Sixty-one percent of Washingtonians back the idea of a 9.9% tax on incomes greater than $1 million, versus just 29% opposed, according to a poll from Northwest-based DHM Research.
Taxes December 26, 2025
The IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Washington state affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that began on Dec. 9.
Taxes December 26, 2025
Gov. Bob Ferguson said Dec. 23 the proposal would be tied to reducing sales taxes on baby and hygiene items, expanding the working families tax credit, increasing K-12 school funding, and lowering the key tax rate for small businesses.
Payroll Taxes December 3, 2025
Progressive lawmakers in Olympia rolled out a new revenue proposal Tuesday that targets Washington's largest employers with a 5% payroll excise tax on wages above $125,000.
Taxes December 1, 2025
The latest numbers from the Tax Foundation show that Wyoming is the most taxpayer-friendly state, Montana is 6th, and Idaho is 9th. But Washington coming in near last at 45th is a cause for concern.
Taxes November 4, 2025
What began as a modest incentive meant to foster economic development in a nascent field became a billion-dollar windfall of questionable effectiveness. The tax breaks are now expired, but participating companies continue to benefit to this day.
Taxes October 28, 2025
Katie Wilson, a community organizer, is challenging Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell in a close mayoral election, proposing to raise taxes on companies and wealthy residents.
Taxes April 2, 2025
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on April 1 panned budget plans by legislative Democrats for relying on "far too much in taxes," including a new wealth tax he warned could be overturned by courts.