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Letter: ‘I do not think that 9.9 percent on income above a million dollars is much of a reform’
…dent Anthony Teso argues I-645 would permanently ban income taxes while leaving sales tax obligations intact.
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson says his budget will rely on cuts, not taxes, to balance
…alance Washington’s budget through spending cuts, rejecting sales and property tax increases amid a multi-billion dollar shortfall.
Oct. 1 brings new taxes for Washington businesses and consumers
Washington’s 2025-27 budget brings new sales and B&O taxes on services, plus transportation fee hikes, with businesses and consumers bracing for impacts starting Oct. 1.
Opinion: Washington’s new sales tax onslaught devastates small businesses
Mark Harmsworth argues Senate Bill 5814’s new sales taxes will devastate small businesses, raising compliance costs and fueling inflation across Washington.
WA businesses preparing for new retail sales taxes to hit consumers Oct 1
Washington businesses are preparing for new retail sales taxes under ESSB 5814, set to take effect Oct. 1, impacting services from advertising to IT and raising costs for consumers.
WA lawmaker says vehicle sales taxes are solution to transportation budget
A new proposal by Sen. Curtis King aims to redirect vehicle sales taxes to boost Washington’s transportation budget, addressing declining gas tax revenue.
Opinion: Legislature passes I-2111: Now lawmakers should seal the deal
…and its localities from adding an income tax to the pile of taxes Washingtonians already pay, including state and local sales taxes.