Seattle's payroll tax proposal scrutinized as businesses demand usage clarity
Business groups suggested that a proposed payroll tax has no plan for the money, and it would continue to deter Downtown Seattle's recovery.
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Business groups suggested that a proposed payroll tax has no plan for the money, and it would continue to deter Downtown Seattle's recovery.
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King County judge upholds payroll tax for Seattle corporations that pay high salaries A lawsuit challenging the JumpStart Seattle tax was filed after it was approved last year. The tax applies to businesses that spend $7 million or more on payroll. Author: KING 5 Staff Updated: 9:51 PM PDT June 4, 2021 SEATTLE — A King County Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging a payroll tax passed last year by the Seattle City Council that will tax businesses that spend $7 million or more on payroll in the city. Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda...