Why Washington Lacks an Income Tax

A so-called “millionaire” tax is up for debate in Olympia. 

If passed, it would tax some of Washington state’s highest earners.

KUOW’s Scott Greenstone is here to talk about the bill and Washington state’s long and storied baggage around a state income tax.

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