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Washington House passes 9.9% ‘millionaires tax’ as business leaders warn of ‘seismic shift’ - GeekWire

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March 11, 2026
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Washington House passed a 9.9% 'millionaires tax,' which business leaders warn is a 'seismic shift'.

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The Washington House passed a 9.9% tax on millionaires. Business leaders warned the measure represents a "seismic shift" for the state.

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