Details on the Largest Tax Increase
in the History of Washington
Todd Myers highlights the budget, newly passed in the Senate, which would bring Washington the largest tax increase in its history.

00:00 - Introduction & Overview of New Taxes
00:30 - SB 5797: Tax on Successful Innovators
00:45 - SB 5796: Tax on High-Paying Employers
01:10 - Property Tax Increase Proposal
01:44 - Removing Industry Tax Breaks
02:10 - Proposed Sales Tax Cut (Delayed Until 2027)
03:05 - How CO2 Taxes Are Really Being Spent
05:08 - SB 5804: Changing B&O Tax Allocation for Salmon Habitat
06:30 - HB 2062: Licensing Maple Syrup Production in Washington

"No Tax Challenge" Video Series
To show Washington state legislators it is possible to end this session without raising taxes, WPC researchers have provided short videos on how to save taxpayer dollars. Obviously, the list of items is not mean to be exhaustive, but is intended to get the conversation going and show the public the possibilities are there. 

You can watch three of our "No Tax Challenge" videos below or the entire playlist on our YouTube channel. Be sure to share them if you agree with the message! 
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