Why now: On January 26, the WA Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on whether to uphold $500 million a year in funding for childcare and education with a capital gains tax on the super-rich. Now is the time to weigh in and show public support for making Washington’s tax system more fair.
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3. WHY the Supreme Court should uphold the capital gains tax on the super-rich.
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SAMPLE LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Soon the Washington State Supreme Court will have the opportunity to help fix Washington’s upside-down tax code by upholding the capital gains tax on the super rich.
As a single mom in Enumclaw, it’s unfair that I pay a larger share in taxes than mega-millionaires and billionaires, most of whom live in urban areas like King County.
The capital gains tax on the super rich will only affect 0.2% of Washingtonians, approximately 8200 of the wealthiest people in the entire state. The rest of the 99.8% of us, especially single mothers like me, will benefit from the increased investments in childcare and education. I urge the Supreme Court to do the right thing and uphold the capital gains tax.
Janet Smith, 1649 Main Street, Enumclaw, WA
(555)555-5555 janetsmith@yahoo.com
We are a movement of educators, working families, and everyday Washingtonians advocating for progressive revenue solutions. We believe that the best way to support families and businesses during the COVID- 19 crisis is to keep money flowing to our communities, invest in people, and ask the wealthy few and profitable corporations to do their part. Together, we can build a Washington that works for all of us.
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