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News Release: Increasing rent, rising cost of living push homeownership further out of reach

Increasing rent prices and the rising cost of living drive homeownership further and further out of reach for renters in…

Washington’s average annual wage increases 7.5%

The state’s average annual wage grew by 7.5% in 2021 to $82,508, according to a news release by the state…

New unemployment tax requirement: Learn more

The Employment Security Department (ESD) invites businesses to learn more about a new unemployment tax requirement going into effect in…

State work group explores taxation

A group of state and local policymakers will consider replacing Washington’s Business & Occupation (B&O) tax, adding a wealth tax…

Contractor fees increase 5.79% in April

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) will increase contractor registration, renewal and reinstatement fees by 5.79%, effective…

Tax work group to review state Business & Occupation (B&O) tax

The Washington State Tax Structure Work Group (TSWG) will discuss policy concepts, including whether to replace or modify Washington’s Business and…