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Just How Much Did State Legislature Raise Taxes? See The Figures
Just How Much Did State Legislature Raise Taxes? See The Figures
Just How Much Did State Legislature Raise Taxes? See The Figures
There are a lot of reasons why this happened, but the end result is Washington state residents are now going to be facing the biggest collection of tax increases in state history, according to some. The legislature went on a spending spree, and when it was done, about $25...
State Revenue Forecast: $800 Million MORE Expected Through 2021
State Revenue Forecast: $800 Million MORE Expected Through 2021
State Revenue Forecast: $800 Million MORE Expected Through 2021
On the surface, it sounds good, but officials say it's no guarantee the state will be able to meet it's financial obligations. The latest revenue forecast from the Ecomonic and Revenue Forecast Council Monday released the latest figures from incoming taxes and other sources of revenue to the State of Washington, and it appears the state will be taking in $800 million more than originally forecast.
Property Tax Hikes Causing Many to Flee Seattle, King County
Property Tax Hikes Causing Many to Flee Seattle, King County
Property Tax Hikes Causing Many to Flee Seattle, King County
Due to decisions by the legislature to fund schools using increased property taxes, hundreds, if not thousands, of King County residents are selling their homes and getting out. According to the Seattle Times, the Legislature approved in 2017 a plan to use property tax increases to help meet the requirements of the McCleary Decision...
State Democratic House Budget Calls for Capital Gains Tax
State Democratic House Budget Calls for Capital Gains Tax
State Democratic House Budget Calls for Capital Gains Tax
With ten days left in the 2018 legislative session, both the State Senate and House have released their proposed budgets for the next two years. While the Senate proposal does not call for new taxes, the House one brings up a controversial tax that has been defeated in the past...

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