Advisory vote 37: Washington voters weigh in on capital gains tax
It imposes a 7% tax on the sale of stocks, bonds and other high-end assets in excess of $250,000 for both individuals and couples.
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It imposes a 7% tax on the sale of stocks, bonds and other high-end assets in excess of $250,000 for both individuals and couples.
Queen Anne & Magnolia News Ruairi Vaughan, Contributing writer Courtesy photo Washington state Capitol Rep. Noel Frame 2 The Washington state Legislature closed its legislative session Monday after a session unlike any other. The enormity last year’s events demanded a robust response from Washington’s lawmakers, who worked hard to step up to the plate — despite the difficult circumstances under which they were required to work. One issue loomed over everything the state’s lawmakers did — the global coronavirus pandemic. Washington was the site...
State Legislature closes doors on 2021 session Ruairi Vaughan, Contributing writer Courtesy photo: Washington state Capitol The Washington state Legislature closed its legislative session Monday after a session unlike any other. The enormity last year’s events demanded a robust response from Washington’s lawmakers, who worked hard to step up to the plate — despite the difficult circumstances under which they were required to work. One issue loomed over everything the state’s lawmakers did — the global coronavirus pandemic. Washington was the site of the first rec...
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