Capital Gains Tax
In 2021, lawmakers smartly listened to community advocates and passed this tax on the sale of high-end stocks and bonds, to help ensure that the ultra-wealthy pay what they owe in taxes. Since it went into effect, it has been supporting kids, families, and communities throughout the state by providing critical funding to schools and early learning. Check out our interactive map on the capital gains tax by the numbers.
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Fact Sheet Capital gains tax creates jobs, supports economic growth
Fact Sheet Statewide geographic analysis of who pays the capital gains tax by legislative district
Blog Post Statement on new estimates for 2024’s capital gains tax revenues
Fact Sheet Statewide geographic analysis of who pays the capital gains tax by counties
Fact Sheet Three reasons to vote no on Initiative 2109
Fact Sheet Frequently asked questions about the state capital gains tax
Fact Sheet Análisis geográfico estatal por comarcas de quién paga el impuesto de plusvalía (Español)
Fact Sheet Tres razones para votar no a la Iniciativa 2109 (Español)
Fact Sheet Preguntas frecuentes sobre el impuesto de plusvalía (Español)
Blog Post Governor’s proposed supplemental budget focuses on behavioral health and housing resources
Blog Post SCOTUS decision is great news for Washington state
Blog Post Press release: Washington state no longer has worst tax code in U.S.
Blog Post Huge victory for tax justice
Blog Post Equitable new revenue is the only path to a just state budget
Blog Post It’s time to rule: State Supreme Court should uphold commonsense tax
Blog Post Press release: Capital gains tax is constitutional, and needed, say tax law experts and advocates
Brief/Report Amicus brief: The capital gains tax will help fix our state tax code
Brief/Report Amicus brief: The capital gains tax supports rural communities
Brief/Report Amicus brief: The capital gains tax is constitutional
Brief/Report Amicus brief: Upholding the capital gains tax supports racial justice
Blog Post State Supreme Court made right move on rulemaking for Washington state’s capital gains tax
Video/Webinar Testimony: Congressional Hearing on Economic Disparity
Fact Sheet How the Capital Gains Tax Supports Communities
Blog Post Seattle’s millionaires would profit most if schools lose funding from capital gains tax
Fact Sheet Wealthiest King County residents would claim 2/3 of capital gains tax break
Blog Post Washingtonians are united on balancing our tax code
Fact Sheet Qué necesita saber sobre la Initiative 1929 (Iniciativa 1929)
Blog Post Initiative 1929 is the wrong move for Washington state
Fact Sheet What to know about Initiative 1929
Blog Post Court decision strikes blow to the well-being of Washington’s kids and families
Fact Sheet Wasteful tax cuts would undermine Washington’s recovery
Fact Sheet What to know about WA’s tax on capital gains profits
Blog Post New reforms bring balance and equity to state’s tax code and economy
Blog Post Lawmakers act to balance state tax code by passing capital gains tax
Blog Post Pop-up art installation in Olympia supports tax on capital gains
Video/Webinar WA Lawmakers must pass a capital gains tax NOW
Blog Post Important progress happening on tax justice and racial justice
Fact Sheet Why now is the time to pass a tax on extraordinary profits
Blog Post Washington state’s upside-down tax code is even more racist than you think
Fact Sheet Closing the Tax Break on Capital Gains for an Equitable Recovery
Video/Webinar Testimony on capital gains tax in Senate Ways & Means
Video/Webinar Testimony on Governor’s proposed budget in Senate Ways & Means
Blog Post Progressive taxation can advance gender equity
Video/Webinar Presentation on racial justice and taxes at Senior Citizens’ Foundation Fall Conference
Video/Webinar Association of Washington Business panel on taxes
Blog Post How Washington’s tax code can help advance racial justice
Brief/Report Washington’s tax code is an untapped resource to advance racial justice
Video/Webinar 2019 Legislative Session Wrap-Up