ING Trusts and Washington’s Income-Tax Addback
How Washington’s ING trust addback works, what it means for existing trusts, and why completed gifts, CRTs and GRATs require separate analysis.
Washington State Taxes
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Tax Loss Harvesting to Manage Washington's $1 Million Income Tax Threshold
Washington's new 9.9% income tax has a hard threshold at $1 million AGI. Tax loss harvesting can help you stay below it — here's how to use realized losses strategically before and after 2028.
Roth Conversions and Washington's 2028 Income Tax
Roth conversions do not end in 2028. Washington’s tax depends on the taxable conversion plus other income, available deductions, and the timing of each year’s income.
Crypto and Digital Assets Under Washington's 9.9% Income Tax: What You Need to Know
Washington's new 9.9% income tax reaches crypto gains, DeFi income, staking rewards, and NFT sales. If you're a Washington resident with digital assets, here's what you need to know.
Installment Sales and Structured Exits: How to Spread Gain and Manage Washington's 9.9% Income Tax
Installment sales can spread eligible gain, but Washington’s two tax bases, sale-date allocation, credits and financing risks determine the result.
Deferred Compensation and Washington's New 9.9% Income Tax: What Executives Need to Know
Compensation earned before 2028 under an NQDC plan can enter Washington's 9.9% income-tax calculation when included federally in 2028 or later — subject to residency, sourcing, §409A payment rules, and 4 U.S.C. §114.
C Corp vs. S Corp vs. LLC: How Washington's New Income Tax Changes the Entity Choice Calculus
Washington’s new income tax adds another consideration when choosing a business structure. Compare the combined federal and state taxes, how much profit you expect to distribute, and how you expect to sell the business before changing entities.
Will Washington’s Income Tax Rate Rise? History & Risks
Washington could raise its income tax, but increases are not inevitable. Compare state histories, the deduction’s indexing rules and practical planning scenarios.
Washington vs. Oregon vs. Nevada: A Tax Comparison for West Coast Founders
Compare Washington, Oregon, and Nevada taxes on founder income, QSBS gains, businesses, and estates, with defined examples and relocation rules.
Washington’s 9.9% Income Tax: Estate Planning Before 2028 (Double-Tax Calculus)
How Washington’s income tax affects estate planning: evaluate gifts, GRATs, ILITs and Roth conversions, with timing and tax consequences specific to each strategy.