As Washington gets an income tax, the fight to overturn it begins

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: March 28, 2026

Words: 1,050

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Come Monday, Washington is expected to have a state income tax on the books for the first time in nearly a century.

Then what?

A legal challenge certainly, maybe two. A ballot battle as well, its timing less certain.

Opponents of the much-debated 9.9% tax on households with incomes above $1 million a year are honing legal and electoral strategies to invalidate and repeal legislation that Gov. Bob Ferguson is expected to sign Monday.

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