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Washington Passes Historic 9.9% Tax on Millionaires

3/16/2026

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  • Washington State lawmakers have passed a 9.9% income tax on earnings above $1 million, the state's first such tax.
  • The bill will raise about $3 billion annually and take effect in 2029.
  • Governor Bob Ferguson, the governor of Washington, supports the measure.
  • Republicans oppose the tax, arguing it could drive wealthy residents and businesses out of the state, and legal challenges are anticipated.