The Seattle Tax That’s Sending Jobs to Bellevue
Is Seattle’s “JumpStart Tax” helping—or hurting? Downtown Seattle Association President Jon Scholes says the policy is pushing businesses out of the city and into places like Bellevue.
In this commentary, Charlie Harger breaks down how the payroll tax works, why major companies are choosing the Eastside, and what could happen if a statewide version returns.
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