July 10th, 2026

How the Washington's Income Tax Might Actually Survive

Washington voters have rejected an income tax 10 times across nearly a century. Now IP26-645 is heading to the November ballot to repeal the legislature's new 9.9% tax on income above $1 million. Every past reflex says the repeal side wins.

Charlie Harger walks through why he's not so sure this time.

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Charlie Harger

Seattle's Morning News