Learn more about Washington’s upside-down tax code.
Washingtonians deserve to thrive.
When the wealthy pay their share, we can build thriving communities – families with strong financial wellbeing, teachers with fair wages, students with safe places to learn. That’s why we’re fighting for change. Learn more about how we can all help Washington’s communities, and use these resources to join the fight!
HR 1 impacts Washington parents, children, seniors, and small businesses. Billionaires, and extremist politicians in DC, are taking throwing people off health insurance, cutting Medicaid support for people with disabilities and seniors, and ending critical utility expense credits that keep families warm, cutting off SNAP benefits, and raiding billions in funding from student loans, grants and student healthcare.
IMPACTS OF HR 1 CUTS ON WASHINGTON STATE
What the harmful Congressional megabill means for people and families in Washington
H.R. 1 impacts on Washington state people and budget
Analysis of Tax Provisions in the Senate Reconciliation Bill: National and State Level Estimates
The Implementation Timeline of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Washington has the worst tax code in the nation. We pay our share of taxes, and yet our communities struggle and we don’t have all the resources we need to build good lives for our families.
Right now, Washington’s wealthiest residents – mega-millionaires and billionaires – pay less than 3% of their income in state and local taxes. The rest of us pay up to 18%.
UNDERSTANDING OUR UPSIDE-DOWN TAX CODE
WA State revenue not keeping pace with economic growth
Budget and revenue in our state: What’s good and what’s bad (2025)
Washington state taxes the wealthiest much less than the U.S. average
The truth about why Washington state has such a big budget shortfall
Washington state’s upside-down tax code is even more racist than you think
How state taxes make inequality worse
Disparities in Housing, Health Care, Child Care, and Economic Security Affect Babies for Life
STATEWIDE POLLING
Washingtonians want a fair tax code. We want communities that have the resources we need to thrive. Take a look at these resources to learn more about the impacts of our upside-down tax code and statewide support for tax justice!
WA residents overwhelmingly support taxes on the wealthy, poll shows
Majority of Washington Residents Support a Tax on the Ultra-Wealthy
Spur Our Economic Recovery by Asking the Wealthy to Do More
Two-thirds of voters believe raising taxes on the wealthiest and corporations will help the economy
Majority Support for Raising Taxes on the Wealthiest Households
SOLUTIONS
We’re committed in our fight for a fair and just tax code. Take a look at these resources to learn more about what we’re fighting for, the impact of a fair tax code, and messaging and toolkits for you, your business, your organization, or your community to join the fight!
Wealth Tax Petition Signed by Thousands of Washingtonians
Washington’s Tax Code is an Untapped Resource to Advance Racial Justice
Share the Wealth, Washington!
Bolstering State Economies by Raising Progressive Taxes
More about Invest in Washington Now
Invest Washington Now is a movement of activists, educators, working families, and everyday Washingtonians advocating for a fair and just tax code. Our work has been made powerful by the people who have shown up, day after day, to work for a fair tax system.
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