How to Make Estimated Tax Payments Under Washington's New Income Tax
Washington’s income tax begins in 2028. Estimated payments are not required before July 1, 2029. Understand the annual payment, 90%/100% penalty protection, and PTE rules.
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Charitable Giving Strategies to Reduce Your Washington Income Tax
Washington’s charitable deduction has a $100,000 cap shared by couples. DAF deductions, CRT distributions and QCD exclusions work differently; model both state taxes.
Washington’s 9.9% Tax: Are Social Security, Pensions, and 401(k) Distributions Taxed?
Washington’s 2028 income tax can reach taxable retirement distributions and Social Security. Learn how basis, Roth withdrawals, other income, and residency affect the calculation.
Washington PTE Election: The §502 Entity-Level Tax Workaround for S-Corps, LLCs & Partnerships
If you own an S corp, LLC, or partnership, Washington's new 9.9% income tax hits your pass-through income differently than W-2 wages. Here's how it works and what planning options exist.
Washington’s 9.9% Income Tax and Remote Workers: Who Owes What?
Washington's new 9.9% income tax raises hard questions for remote workers who split time between states. Residency, source rules, and duty-day allocations all matter — here's how.
How Washington's New 9.9% Income Tax Applies to Stock Options and RSUs
ISOs, NQSOs, RSUs, and restricted stock each interact differently with Washington's new 9.9% income tax. Here's what changes in 2028 — and what you can do before then.
Washington’s 9.9% Income Tax: Are Real Estate Gains Subject to the Tax?
Short answer: no — long-term gains from the sale of real property are excluded from Washington’s 9.9% income tax under ESSB 6346, but classification questions can get complicated fast.
Does QSBS Avoid Washington’s Income and Capital Gains Taxes?
How Section 1202 exclusions interact with Washington’s income and capital gains taxes, including partial exclusions, the add-back and the tax credit.
Washington Just Banned Noncompetes. Here's What That Means for Your Business.
Governor Ferguson signed ESHB 1155 on March 23, 2026. The broader noncompete ban begins June 30, 2027; until then the 2019 income-threshold and garden-leave framework remains in effect. Here’s what changed and what you must do.
Governor Ferguson Signs Estate Tax Rollback: 35% Applies Through June 30, 2026; 20% Returns July 1
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.