From time to time, we provide updates in the estate planning area. While the November 2022 federal elections resulted in a divided Congress that dampens the likelihood of major federal tax legislation, we thought this would...more
5/31/2023
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Beginning January 1, 2022, Washington state will impose a 7 percent capital gains tax on annual long-term capital gains that exceed a $250,000 annual threshold. Individuals subject to the tax are Washington state residents,...more
As a result of Governor Jay Inslee signing S.B. 5096 on May 4, 2021, Washington state will begin imposing a 7 percent tax on certain long-term capital gains beginning January 1, 2022. For a detailed overview of the new law,...more
Washington's legislature passed a new capital gains tax in April (Engrossed Substitute S.B. 5096), which was signed by Governor Inslee on May 4, 2021. The new law will take effect January 1, 2022....more