October 7, 2026 9:47 am
(The Center Square) – A state advisory group continues to grapple with the technical complexities of Washington state’s newly enacted income tax, as the measure faces a ballot challenge. Among the issues is a lack of a “safe harbor” provision for people who unexpectedly become subject to the new tax, which currently applies to households earning $1 million or more. ...
(The Center Square) – Seattle’s business community continues to argue that the city’s business taxes are driving companies to relocate jobs out of Seattle. Both the Downtown Seattle Association and the Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce said in a report released Monday that the Seattle’s tax collections have more than tripled from $900 million in 2013 to $1.65 billion today, ...
(The Center Square) — The Spokane City Council will soon vote on a proposed resolution that would urge voters to reject two statewide ballot initiatives concerning parental rights and participation in K-12 athletics based on biological sex. The council is scheduled to discuss Resolution 2026-0075 Tuesday. Councilmembers Zack Zappone and Kate Telis are sponsoring the resolution, which would put the ...
(The Center Square) – Now that the U.S. Department of Treasury has released long-awaited rules for the Education Freedom Tax Credit, pressure is mounting on states that have not opted in, including Washington state. The regulations released Oct 1 confirm that married couples filing jointly can claim up to $3,400 and give governors instructions for certifying scholarship-granting organizations (SGOs) and ...
