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Briefing: 'Marriage penalty' in Washington state's new millionaire tax stirs debate
Strategic angle: Washington state's first-ever income tax would impose a 9.9% tax on income of more than $1 million a year.
Editorial Staff
1 min read
Updated 28 days ago
Washington state's new income tax, set at 9.9% for individuals earning over $1 million annually, marks a significant shift in the state's tax structure.
This tax could influence the financial landscape for high-income earners, potentially affecting their investment strategies and capital allocation.
The introduction of this tax raises questions about the implications for state infrastructure funding and the capacity to manage increased revenue streams effectively.