Washington’s High-Earner Income Tax Stirs Controversy, Legal Battles, and Statewide Referendum Push
By Jared Walczak Senior Fellow, Tax Foundation Main Facts: The Anatomy of Washington’s New Tax Conflict Washington State is bracing for a profound shift in its fiscal policy landscape. Although a newly enacted high-earner income tax is not scheduled to take effect until 2028—with tax filings due in 2029—it has already triggered intense legislative battles,…
