Washington's capital gains tax is tiered at 7% and 9.9%. For founders planning a liquidity event, residency planning may be the highest-stakes tax decision in the deal. Here's how the rules work and an 8-step action plan.
Washington has a statutory 30-day safe harbor for domiciled residents who leave. California's safe harbor requires 546 consecutive days outside the state under an employment contract. Here's how they compare — and why the differences matter for founders and investors.
If you hold pre-IPO stock or a large illiquid position, Washington's 9.9% income tax starts in 2028. Here's why your planning window is closing and what to do.
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.
