Seattle, capital gains tax

A proposed capital gains tax in Seattle draws mixed response from tech leaders and city lawmakers
The new proposal comes as the City of Seattle is hashing out its 2025-2026 budget, with Mayor Bruce Harrell calling for $8.3 billion in spending. That includes a $270 million hole in the city’s general fund, which helps pay for public safety, administration, education and human services, arts and culture, and other programs.
Seattle city economists: Proposed 2% capital gains tax could spur wealth exodus
Seattle officials worry that implementing a local capital gains tax would coax wealthy residents to change their home addresses. Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore is proposing a local 2% capital gains excise tax that would be applicable to non-retirement financial gains over $250,
Seattle's capital gains tax appears unlikely to pass
Washington State voters showed broad support for the State’s Capital Gains tax thi. But the idea for a much smaller city version in Seattle is struggling to stay alive. A crucial vote is scheduled for Thursday.
Seattle councilmember proposes 2% capital gains tax to support low-income initiatives
Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore is proposing a 2% capital gains excise tax modeled on the Washington state tax that on Tuesday survived a ballot measure to nix it.
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Seattle City Council should reject new capital gains tax proposal
The Seattle City Council should reject an out-of-the-blue amendment in the middle of budget negotiations to implement a new capital gains tax.
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Seattle council member helps rescue dog from 'disturbing' abuse incident
Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth took the dog to the vet and found a foster family. She says the incident is part of a larger ...
Seattle council member proposes capital gains tax at city level
Councilmember Cathy Moore said her Seattle capital gains tax would be "identical" to Washington state's, except with a 2% ...
Streetcars once ruled Seattle, but now the SLU Line may be on its last ride
Seattle’s South Lake Union Streetcar, a symbol of the city’s efforts to boost transit options, may soon reach the end of the ...
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Raiding JumpStart, new capital gains tax, Capitol Hill public safety line items on table in final Seattle 2025 budget push
The last big push of changes for the city’s 2025 $8.3 billion budget plan is underway as the Seattle City Council will host a ...
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Video: A Seattle Minister & Homeless Advocate Faces Child Porn Charges
Steve Hickey, aka PhotogSteve81, joined The John Curley Show to break the news that former Seattle City Council candidate and ...
Alexis Mercedes Rinck wins Seattle citywide council seat
Alexis Mercedes Rinck has won the race to serve on the Seattle City Council’s District 8 citywide position, having garnered 58% of votes as of Friday ...