We expect revenue will be an issue in the 2019 legislative session and so did the 2017 Legislature.
We need to fix Washington's upside-down tax system. This is one opportunity to address the structure's impact on public services.
The 2017 supplmental budget (SB 6032 Sec. 101) provided for a tax strucutre reform work group to facilitate public discussions throughout the state regarding Washington's tax structure.
These discussions may include advantages and disadvantages of the state's current tax structure and potential options to improve the current structure for the benefit of individuals, families, and businesses in Washington state.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
The goal of this work group is to facilitate discussions about the current tax structure, with a focus on the business and occupation tax, and identify any options to improve the overall tax structure. The previous three meetings in Spokane, Yakima and Vancouver were incredibly thoughtful and productive, and we're hoping for nothing less in Seattle!
Like the previous three, the Seattle meeting will include a brief presentation by staff on the tax structure, followed by a small group discussion and report out, and then public testimony.
Including small group discussions is something new for the legislature, so please REGISTER ONLINE in advance. Pre-registration is requested, not required.
If you attend, please share photos and comments with us: [email protected]
Agenda
- Staff briefing on Washington's current tax structure.
- Small group discussion and report out.
- Public testimony.
- SEP 10 at 10am at the Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike Street, Seattle, WA
Meeting is scheduled to end at 1:00pm. Information about the House Tax Structure Work Group is available on the work group's website: http://leg.wa.gov/JointCommittees/TSWG/Pages/default.aspx
