Quick example: $3M earner in Washington
Without planning: ~$297,000 in new state income tax per year.
With QSBS + domicile + PTE strategy:
Potential savings of $150,000–$250,000+ annually.
See the full worked example in the Tax Planning Guide.
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Pick the path that fits your situation.
Founders
You’re building a startup
Make sure your stock qualifies for the QSBS exclusion from day one—and understand how Washington’s new tax changes the math.
→ QSBS Strategy GuideHigh Earners ($1M+)
You need a Washington tax plan
Income tax, capital gains tax, domicile rules, PTE elections, and the marriage penalty—all in one place.
→ Tax Planning GuideSelling a Company
You’re planning an exit
Structure the deal to maximize QSBS, minimize Washington tax, and keep more of what you’ve built.
→ Exit Planning ChecklistAdvisors & CPAs
You advise founders or high earners
Technical breakdowns, worked examples, and the latest legislative updates you can use with clients.
→ Technical ResourcesDeep Dives
Comprehensive, regularly updated guides on the topics that matter most.
- Washington Income Tax: Complete Breakdown (Updated 2026)
The 9.9% tax, capital gains surtax, residency rules, and what’s coming next.
- QSBS & Section 1202 Strategy Playbook
Qualification, stacking, Section 1045 rollovers, and state conformity.
- Equity Compensation for Startups
Stock options, restricted stock, 83(b) elections, and plan design.
Free: 1-Page WA Tax Planning Checklist (2026–2028)
The moves to evaluate now—QSBS, domicile, PTE elections, estimated payments. One page. No fluff.
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If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth a conversation.
Selling a company · Crossing $1M income · Holding startup equity · Considering a move out of Washington
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