Income tax debate opens up in WA Legislature

By: Bill Lucia

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: February 3, 2026

Words: 1,671

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson and Democrats in the state Legislature are divided over how to use the expected revenue from a newly proposed income tax on higher earners.

Lead lawmakers in the House and Senate unveiled the legislation Tuesday.

It calls for a 9.9% tax on personal adjusted gross income over $1 million. Income below that level would not be subject to the tax. The levy would take effect Jan. 1, 2028, with …

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