Let’s create a tax code that works for everyone

Thriving communities require dependable resources, where everyone pitches in their share. But our state tax code holds us back. People with low incomes pay a higher share of taxes than the wealthiest 1%; and corporations and special interests get tax breaks. And given the persistence of policies that direct wealth toward white people and exclude Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) from wealth, the tax code is especially harmful to BIPOC. Advocates have made progress in recent years toward helping pass reforms, and more needs to be done. Join the tax justice movement.

Join the networks, spread the word

There are some great groups in our state advocating for balancing the tax code so all our communities can thrive. Sign up for updates from All In For Washington, a people-of-color led organization fighting for economic justice, Balance Our Tax Code, a coalition working to ensure the wealthiest pay their share toward investments in our communities, and Invest in Washington Now, a group advocating for progressive revenue solutions.

The Washington State Budget & Policy Center is a member of  The Working Families Tax Credit Coalition, which is a coalition of organizations spanning economic and racial justice organizations, labor, domestic violence advocates, and more. In 2021, the coalition helped pass the Working Families Tax Credit, and now the coalition is working on outreach to make sure that every eligible Washingtonian can access the credit and get cash back.  Learn more about the work of the coalition and sign up for updates on their website.

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