Budget & Tax Analysis
The Budget and Policy Center measures how our state is doing across budget value areas that include: economic security; education and job readiness; healthy people and communities; and effective and accountable government. And we assess how state revenue is impacting these value areas.
Most Recent
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 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 Legislative budget proposals miss the mark
Fact Sheet Progressive Real Estate Tax proposals will strengthen communities
Blog Post Governor’s proposed supplemental budget focuses on behavioral health and housing resources
Blog Post Revenue forecast emphasizes need for additional progressive revenue sources
Blog Post Lawmakers missed opportunities this legislative session to make Washington’s tax code more equitable
Blog Post Final budget includes some key criminal legal system funding changes
Blog Post State funding for economic security is like a broken record
Blog Post New taxes on those of us with financial abundance will create a healthier society
Blog Post House and Senate budget proposals address criminal legal system impacts
Blog Post House budget makes a stronger push for economic security than the Senate
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 well past time to channel more funding to communities
Fact Sheet Lawmakers have a menu of options to fund community priorities
Chart/Graphic Snapshot of why lawmakers should boost & sustain community funding
Chart/Graphic A look at what was funded in the 2022 budget
Video/Webinar Five Fast Facts about the 2022 supplemental operating budget
Video/Webinar Our work during the 2022 session and beyond
Blog Post Final budget agreement makes important advances for Washington state
Video/Webinar Five Fast Facts on why lawmakers should reject tax cuts
Fact Sheet Wasteful tax cuts would undermine Washington’s recovery
Blog Post Now is the time to invest in community foundations and the people they serve
Blog Post Governor’s improvements to state budget would help many Washingtonians
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
Blog Post House & Senate offer a path to recovery in budget proposals
Fact Sheet Closing the Tax Break on Capital Gains for an Equitable Recovery
Fact Sheet Raising new revenue to invest in communities will spur recovery
Video/Webinar Testimony on Governor’s proposed budget in Senate Ways & Means
Blog Post Governor’s budget a good start, but more must be done to meet urgent need
Chart/Graphic 2021-23 Governor’s budget by funding area
Chart/Graphic Declining investments will exacerbate COVID’s toll on communities
Chart/Graphic Snapshot: Process & Timeline for Budget & Revenue Proposals
Blog Post Dismal economic forecast shows need for bold investments
Blog Post Proposals from state agencies paint devastating picture of all cuts approach
Blog Post Three takeaways from the House and Senate budget proposals
Blog Post Stronger local tools are needed to address homelessness
Blog Post Progressive taxation can advance gender equity
Fact Sheet Our tax code could be a tool for gender equity
Chart/Graphic Upside-down tax code harms women