Seattle, capital gains tax

A proposed capital gains tax in Seattle draws mixed response from tech leaders and city lawmakers
The new proposal comes as the City of Seattle is hashing out its 2025-2026 budget, with Mayor Bruce Harrell calling for $8.3 billion in spending. That includes a $270 million hole in the city’s general fund, which helps pay for public safety, administration, education and human services, arts and culture, and other programs.
Seattle city economists: Proposed 2% capital gains tax could spur wealth exodus
Seattle officials worry that implementing a local capital gains tax would coax wealthy residents to change their home addresses. Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore is proposing a local 2% capital gains excise tax that would be applicable to non-retirement financial gains over $250,
Seattle's capital gains tax appears unlikely to pass
Washington State voters showed broad support for the State’s Capital Gains tax thi. But the idea for a much smaller city version in Seattle is struggling to stay alive. A crucial vote is scheduled for Thursday.
Seattle council member proposes capital gains tax at city level
Councilmember Cathy Moore said her Seattle capital gains tax would be "identical" to Washington state's, except with a 2% rate, rather than 7%.
A proposed capital gains tax in Seattle draws mixed response from tech leaders and lawmakers
Members of the Seattle City Council’s Select Budget Committee on Wednesday debated a newly proposed 2% capital gains tax to support food and housing programs for the city’s low- and middle-income residents.
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Seattle City Council member proposes 2% capital gains tax to support low-income initiatives
Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore is proposing a 2% capital gains excise tax modeled on a Washington state tax. The ...
Seattle streetcar faces uncertain future as council members seek to end current, new lines
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