WA revenue officials: Income tax will bring in more money than first expected

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: August 12, 2026

Words: 977

Last Updated: 6 days, 3 hours ago


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A new analysis from the state Department of Revenue shows Washington’s high-earner income tax will be paid by thousands of additional households and produce hundreds of millions of dollars more than previously assumed — if voters don’t ditch it this fall.

These larger figures will be in front of voters as they decide whether to repeal the tax in the Nov. 3 election. If voters uphold the tax, it could mean lawmakers need to make …

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