Seattle’s new income tax on high earners hit its first legal roadblock Wednesday when King County Superior Court Judge John Ruhl struck down the law, ruling that it violates Washington… Read More
Matt McIlwain believes Seattle is wasting resources defending an income tax ordinance passed by the City Council in July. The Madrona Venture Group managing director, who is leading a legal… Read More
As Amazon’s plan to buy Whole Foods Market for $13.7 billion clears a major hurdle, a Seattle City Councilmember is asking Jeff Bezos to consider the impact of the deal,… Read More
Seattle mayoral race narrowing from 21 candidates to 2 Former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan maintained a clear lead in this week’s Seattle mayoral primary, with 28.7 percent of the vote… Read More
Revenue generated by some of Seattle’s tech startups and small businesses will be taxed twice if the city’s new income tax clears the courts. In July, the Seattle City Council… Read More
State Senator wants to pave the way for Eastside to break up with King County Republican Sen. Phil Fortunato is championing a bill that would make it possible to secede… Read More
Matt McIlwain, managing director of Madrona Venture Group, has founded a non-profit to fund legal challenges to Seattle’s new income tax on high earners. The group, called the Opportunity for… Read More
City Council passes tax on Seattle’s wealthiest residents Seattle lawmakers unanimously approved a plan to tax income that is over $250,000 for individuals and $500,000 for joint filers. The measure… Read More
The Seattle City Council on Monday unanimously approved a plan to levy a 2.25 percent tax on the income of residents earning $250,000 or more annually. The Council estimates that… Read More
Washington state passes one of the nation’s most generous paid leave programs On Wednesday, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill that gives Washington state employees up to 18 weeks of… Read More
A Seattle City Council committee unanimously approved a plan to implement an income tax on the city’s wealthiest residents Wednesday. With the approval from the Affordable Housing, Neighborhoods, and Finance… Read More
The Seattle City Council released a proposal Tuesday to place a 2 percent income tax on the wealthy, which could have big repercussions for the tech industry’s highest earners. The… Read More
Seattle takes first steps toward an income tax The Seattle City Council unanimously approved a motion that establishes a timeline to begin consideration of an income tax bill by May 31, with… Read More
The City of Seattle is ready to take the income tax debate to court. A bill passed unanimously by the Seattle City Council on Monday sets in motion a plan to enact… Read More
At a mayoral forum Thursday night, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray said he would send a proposal to the City Council for an income tax on “high-end” households in the coming… Read More