Proposed 2% capital gains tax could spur wealth exodus

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 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% rate, rather than 7%.
A proposed capital gains tax in Seattle draws mixed response from tech leaders and lawmakers
Members of the Seattle City Council’s Select Budget Committee on Wednesday debated a newly proposed 2% capital gains tax to support food and housing programs for the city’s low- and middle-income residents.
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.
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