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WA’s well-off get income tax deduction boost that most residents miss
Homeowners in particular can benefit from a provision that increases how much in property tax payments they can deduct on ...
July’s new and increased taxes and fees just the start for Washingtonians
As of Tuesday, a slew of new and increased charges, taxes and fees went into effect in Washington state. This year’s ...
Gas tax and other fees begin today in WA
Starting Tuesday, your wallets will start to feel a bit of a squeeze as the six-cent gas tax increase kicks in.
Trump is expected to sign his huge bill of tax and spending cuts at the White House July 4 picnic
President Donald Trump is expected to sign his signature bill of tax and spending cuts at the White House Fourth of July ...
Paying more at the pump: Washington drivers have new 6-cent gas tax
The state has added an extra 6 cents per gallon, starting July 1, keeping Washington's gas prices among the highest in the ...
Republicans push tax and spending cut bill, risking food aid for Washington's vulnerable
With a final House vote possible on Wednesday, Republicans are closing in on getting their tax and spending cut bill through ...
6 ways Trump’s tax bill could shape the battle for control of Congress
The bill is deeply unpopular - with nearly 2-to-1 opposition, according to a Washington Post-Ipsos poll conducted in June.
Drama in Washington triggered Wisconsin's sprint to finish a budget
The health care provider tax was central to the swift approval of the state's two-year budget. Here's how it all came ...
WA gas tax goes up again Tuesday
Lawmakers considered other ways to fund the state's megaprojects, highway maintenance and ferries, but stuck with the gas tax because of its low overhead.