WA Democratic lawmaker unveils proposed tax on big businesses

Washington state Democratic lawmakers are mulling plans for new taxes to help the state resolve a persistent budget shortfall. On Tuesday afternoon, first-term state Rep. Shaun Scott of Seattle held a ...
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Business buzzkill: WA craft brewers push back against proposed beer excise tax hike

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — Breweries across Washington say a new proposal out of Olympia could be enough to make their businesses go flat. House Bill 2079 would essentially double the beer excise tax ...
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Report: WA retains its status as state with highest excise tax on distilled spirits

(The Center Square) – For the twelfth year in a row, Washington state has the highest excise tax rate on distilled spirits in the nation, at $36.98 per gallon. According to a new report from the Tax ...
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What Is Excise Tax? Definition, Examples and How It Works

Have you ever wondered why gas, cigarettes or alcohol cost so much? The answer often comes down to an excise tax — a special tax that’s built right into the price of certain goods. So, what is excise ...