Governor Ferguson signed SB 6347 rolling back Washington's estate tax from the temporary 35% top rate to the prior 20% rate. The 35% rate applies through June 30, 2026; 20% returns July 1.
Washington’s 30-day safe harbor only helps if you’re already domiciled here. This explains the domicile vs residency tests, the 30-day rule, and the planning traps as 9.9% starts on Jan. 1, 2028.
Washington's 9.9% income tax is now law. If your household earns above $1 million, the planning decisions you make before 2028 could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars. Here's your roadmap.
Despite Washington's new 9.9% income tax, QSBS remains one of the few ways founders and angels can still exit entirely free of state tax. Here's why Section 1202 still works in Washington.
Washington's millionaires' tax (ESSB 6346 / HB 2724) is projected to raise around $3.2B. History suggests revenues underperform once migration, timing, and income-shifting responses kick in—we expect closer to $2B.
Washington's ESSB 6346 creates duty-day apportionment rules for nonresident athletes effective January 1, 2028. Here's what visiting players, agents, team payroll departments, and GMs need to know — with the math.
Washington’s 9.9% income tax takes effect January 1, 2028. When is the first payment due, and when do estimated tax payments start? Here’s the timeline for high earners.
If you excluded gain under Section 1202 QSBS, does Washington's new millionaire tax still apply? Here's how the new income tax interacts with the federal QSBS exclusion.
Washington just signed a 9.9% income tax on household earnings above $1 million, effective January 1, 2028. Here's what founders, investors, and high earners need to know — including QSBS planning, the marriage penalty, exit timing, and the constitutional fight ahead.
Washington State introduced a capital‑gains tax in 2021, triggering immediate interest (and litigation) among founders, investors and tax professionals.
