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Washington's 'millionaire tax' sparks debate over flight of the wealthy
Original: Will Washington’s ‘millionaire tax’ drive people away? Business owners and lawmakers disagree
Washington state's tax on high earners is drawing sharp disagreement, with business owners warning it could push millionaires to relocate while lawmakers defend it as necessary revenue. The debate centers on whether the wealthy will actually leave the state or simply absorb the new levy. It lands amid broader national arguments over taxing the rich and state tax competition.
Why now: The millionaire tax is a live policy fight with direct economic stakes for residents and businesses.
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