WA Democrats’ Latest Run at Taxing the State’s Largest Companies

WA Democrats’ latest run at taxing the state’s largest companies

Democratic state lawmakers are once again eyeing a statewide version of a Seattle tax on companies with large payrolls and high-paid employees. Proposed legislation crafted by Rep. Shaun Scott, D-Seattle, […]

WA Democrats’ latest run at taxing the state’s largest employers • Washington State Standard

Democratic state Rep. Shaun Scott of Seattle (left) is proposing a new payroll tax on large employers in Washington. He took part in a discussion on the state's tax system during the Budget Policy Matters Summit on Nov. 12, 2025 in Seattle. (Courtesy of Washington State Budget and Policy Center)Democratic state lawmakers are once again eyeing a statewide version of a Seattle tax on companies with large payrolls and high-paid employees. Proposed …