Washington state lawmakers pass high-income earners tax

Washington passes tax on high-income earners — critics warn it could backfire anytime

This could lead to domestic migration of the wealthy from the state before the law takes effect

Washington state’s tax folly

Democrats have voted to bring in a state income levy for residents earning over $1 million a year.

Washington passes "millionaires tax" despite concerns of wealth flight

Washington state lawmakers on Wednesday passed a so-called "millionaires tax," a move criticism said could lead to an exodus of high-income earners.The State Senate passed the measure with a day left in the 2026 legislative session, following a hotly contested 24-hour marathon in the State House. The bill would impose a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million for individuals or couples in a household.The funds generated from the tax would address the…

Washington Legislature approves historic millionaires tax

Democratic state senators in Washington pushed a state income tax across the legislative finish line Wednesday after Republicans’ last-ditch attempt to derail it failed.

Washington's income tax on millionaires clears Legislature; business groups worry about tax affecting competitiveness

OLYMPIA – A new tax on personal income above $1 million a year has officially cleared all legislative hurdles in the state Capitol, marking the most significant shift in state tax policy in nearly 100 years.

Washington state lawmakers pass high-income earners tax

Washington state approves high-income earners tax on earnings over $1 million. Expected to generate $4 billion annually for childcare and hygiene products.