New Tax Hikes Are Coming to Washington
Olympia lawmakers are pushing a state income tax and new payroll taxes that will raise costs for families, workers, and employers—and won’t stop with “millionaires.”
WHAT'S BEING PROPOSED
A State Income Tax (“Millionaire’s Tax”)
- Nearly 10% income tax on earnings over $1 million
- Would be Washington's first-ever state income tax
- Washington voters have rejected income taxes 11 times
“This is just the first slice of the pie—it will expand to everyone.”
— Sen. Chris Gildon
A New Payroll Tax on Employers
- 5% excise tax on wages above a set threshold
- Raises the cost of hiring and keeping workers
- Threatens jobs, wages, and business growth
Taxes Passed in 2025 Are Now Hitting Washingtonians
Washingtonians are already facing:
- One of the highest fuel taxes in the nation
- Higher B&O taxes on employers
- New vehicle, rental car, and luxury car taxes
- Increased fees on tires, registrations, and titles
- New taxes on nicotine alternatives
- Higher everyday costs at the pump, dealership, and checkout line
The result: Higher prices. Fewer jobs. Less opportunity.
Stop the Tax Hikes Before They Spread
Tell your lawmakers:
- NO state income tax
- NO new payroll taxes
- NO more tax hikes
- NO state income tax
- NO new payroll taxes
- NO more tax hikes
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