Legal Challenges Already Brewing on State Capital Gains Tax Ruling
The Freedom Foundation released a statement heading into the weekend.
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SSC Hearing Biggest Case in Washington State History
It's not an exaggeration. The Washington State Supreme Court began hearing arguments today on whether SB 5096, passed in 2021, is Constitutional.
Who’s For, And Against WA Capital Gains (income) Tax? Find Out
Some of the parties in favor of the tax might surprise you
Former IRS National Attorney: Capitol Gains Tax IS income Tax
Even a 30-year former IRS national veteran attorney says WA State's capital gains tax is an income tax.
WA State Seeks to Collect Capital Gains Tax Before Court Ruling
The Department of Revenue has been quiet, or neutral on the issue, until court filing.
Franklin Latest County-Community to Ban Local Income Tax
It may seem complicated, but it's the latest effort by local municipalities to block state government efforts to shoehorn in income taxes.
State House Passes Capital Gains Tax, Now Heads to Senate
Despite numerous rejections by voters for decades, House Democrats pushed through a capital gains tax, one of Inslee's 'holy grail' projects.
State Income Tax Committee Vote Coming Tuesday
The Senate Ways and Means Committee is slated to vote on SB 5096 Tuesday.
Seattle City Council Breaks State Law by Passing Income Tax on Wealthy
A quick and hostile legal challenge is expected, after the Seattle City Council voted 5-3 to place an income tax on the highest earners in the city.
Legislators Seeking to Permanently Ban Idea of WA State Income Tax
Fearing the State Supreme Court and other political groups might try to enact one, state House and Senate GOP members hope to ask Washington citizens to do something dramatic to permanently ban the idea of a state income tax.