Lawsuit Filed Against Washington State's New Income Tax
A lawsuit challenging Washington state's new income tax has been filed by former Attorney General Rob McKenna and the Citizen Action Defense Fund.Summary
Former Attorney General Rob McKenna and the Citizen Action Defense Fund are challenging Washington state’s new income tax in court, sparking a legal battle with Governor Ferguson. The lawsuit questions whether income can be classified as property under the state constitution, a point Democrats dispute. McKenna argues the constitution clearly establishes a property right to one’s income, referencing past voter decisions. Joining the effort is former Democrat senator and State Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge. Critics argue the tax, which levies 9.9% on income exceeding $1 million and is projected to generate over $3 billion annually starting in 2028, is unconstitutional and could lead to broader income taxation. Governor Ferguson expressed confidence in prevailing against McKenna, citing his past legal successes. The debate over the “millionaires tax” was contentious, dominating the recent legislative session.
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