Implementing a tax on capital gains, such as the one proposed in House Bill 2563, would be a bold way to promote job creation, long-term economic growth, and a prosperous future for all Washingtonians. Below is a ‘top ten’ list of graphs and tables highlighting why a tax on capital gains is a smart and effective way for Washington to strengthen its vital public health and education systems. (Click on graphs to enlarge.)

House Bill 2563 will be heard in the House Ways & Means committee this morning.

Drum roll please…

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 See: “Capital Gains Still More Concentrated Among Wealthiest Few”

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 See: “Capital Gains: A Rapidly Growing, Yet Untapped Resource”

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 See: “Elite Investment Clubs Account for Largest Share of Capital Gains”

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 See: “A Capital Reform”

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 See: “Accelerate Washington’s Economy, Tax Capital Gains”

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 See: “A Capital Reform”

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 See: “A Capital Reform”

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 See: “Capital Gains Becoming Even More Concentrated Among Richest Few”

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 See: “Taxing Capital Gains at Ordinary Rates” By Jared Bernstein

Bonus graph!

 See: “Capital Gains Tax + Rainy Day Fund = Greater Economic Stability”