Our Tax Structure Should be Adequate and Equitable
 
We believe that our tax system should be fair and that it should adequately fund the services our communities need and want.
 
Washington has the most regressive tax system in the country - one in which low and moderate income families spend far more of what they earn in state and local taxes than wealthy people do.  
 
Meanwhile, our state budget is a roller-coaster ride (not the fun kind) with frequent deficits and not enough steady income to meet our needs. 
 
Griping about taxes has caused us to lose sight of their value and made it easier to sustain an unfair system.
 
We think it's time for a change!
 
 
 
 
 
  

 
   
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GOVERNOR GREGOIRE SIGNS THE WORKING FAMILIES CREDIT!
 
With her signature, Washington becomes the first state without an income tax to implement a tax rebate based on the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).  When fully implemented, the Working Families Credit will give low-wage earning families a rebate equal to 10% of the federal EITC they receive. 
 
Low income families pay a MUCH higher percentage of household income in state and local taxes than the wealthy.  The Working Families Credit is one of the most significant improvements to our regressive tax structure in more than 30 years.
 
It is an important, tangible step toward making Washington State's tax system more fair -- and it puts money into the hands of those who need it most!
 
Thanks to all the organizations and individuals who dedicated time, energy and resources to passing the Working Families Credit. 
 
Special thanks to Senator Craig Pridemore and Representative Tami Green for prime sponsoring the bill in their respective chambers, and to Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown and Speaker Frank Chopp for their invaluable leadership in getting the bill passed.
 
In a short period of time, we have achieved an historic victory!
 
Learn more at The Washington State Budget & Policy Center.
 
  Have you paid your dues? How a name change could change attitudes about taxes.  Read more.

 
 
A better way to reform our property tax system.
 
 
We've GOT that! 
A new analysis of property taxes? A brief on weighing tax breaks?  What is a rainy day fund?  Visit our resources page.
 
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    For more information, contact Ben Secord.
 
Washington Tax Fairness Coalition
1402 Third Avenue, Suite 1211
Seattle, WA 98101
206-621-8209
Where in the world is Ben Secord?  Ben, our wonderful Organizer, is attending community get-togethers around the state, talking to folks like you about our state tax system and how we can work together to improve it. 
 
 
The Washington Tax Fairness Coalition has 75 + member organizations, including: education, health, labor, policy, senior citizen, civic, social justice, environmental, conservation, and faith-based organizations.  A special welcome to our newest member, the National Council of Jewish Women, Seattle Section!
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