OPINION

Lawmakers consider inflation fix for state’s death tax

 

February 9, 2023



As noted by Benjamin Franklin, “in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” For some taxpayers in just a few states, that quote can be changed to include taxes for dying as well. Washington is one of just 12 states that impose an estate tax (commonly referred to as a death tax) and is the only state without a personal income tax to have one.

To make matters worse, our estate...



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