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State income tax revenue exceeds projections

Friday, August 14, 2026

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Washington's Department of Revenue reports that the state's high-earner income tax will be paid by thousands more households than previously estimated, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in additional revenue. The analysis indicates the tax will produce more revenue than initially projected if voters approve it in the November election. The state revenue department's findings come as the tax faces a ballot measure this fall. The Department of Revenue did not specify the exact dollar amount of additional revenue but confirmed it will exceed prior estimates. The tax's fate will be decided by voters in the upcoming election.

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Washington's Department of Revenue reports that the state's high-earner income tax will be paid by thousands more households than previously estimated“A new analysis from the state Department of Revenue shows Washington’s high-earner income tax will be paid by thousands of additional households and produce hundreds of millions of dollars more than previously assumed — if voters don’t ditch it this fall.”
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The state's high-earner income tax will generate hundreds of millions of dollars in additional revenue“A new analysis from the state Department of Revenue shows Washington's high-earner income tax will be paid by thousands of additional households and produce hundreds of millions of dollars more than previously assumed — if voters don't ditch it this fall.”
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The analysis indicates the tax will produce more revenue than initially projected if voters approve it in the November electionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The state revenue department's findings come as the tax faces a ballot measure this fall“A new analysis from the state Department of Revenue shows Washington's high-earner income tax will be paid by thousands of additional households and produce hundreds of millions of dollars more than previously assumed — if voters don't ditch it this fall.”
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The Department of Revenue did not specify the exact dollar amount of additional revenueNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Department of Revenue confirmed it will exceed prior estimates“A new analysis from the state Department of Revenue shows Washington's high-earner income tax will be paid by thousands of additional households and produce hundreds of millions of dollars more than previously assumed — if voters don't ditch it this fall.”
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The tax's fate will be decided by voters in the upcoming electionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.