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Olympia Update

Billions of incoming state revenues prove Washington doesn't need a capital gains income tax

OLYMPIA–We've seen a lengthy list of very contentious and unnecessary bills this session that would make it more expensive to work, live and raise a family in Washington state. The one that rises to the surface of most concerning bills is a measure that would impose a capital gains income tax in Washington state.

Washington is one of nine states that has no income tax. In fact, Washington voters h...