Seattle Leaders Gamble with Business-Tax Overhaul

Seattle leaders gamble with business-tax overhaul

The proposal to raise the business and occupation tax for revenue-rich businesses risks pushing jobs to Bellevue.

New Seattle Tax Plan Could Push Businesses Toward Bellevue

Photo Credit: City of Bellevue The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce recently shared a helpful breakdown of Seattle’s proposed business tax changes and what that could mean for companies in the region. Here’s a look at how Seattle’s plan compares to Bellevue’s approach. As Seattle leaders consider big changes to the city’s Business & Occupation (B&O) tax, people are starting to compare it to nearby cities like Bellevue—especially in how each city sup…