Does Washington’s New Income Tax Penalize Marriage?

Two high earners living together might avoid a new Washington income tax, but if they are married the combined income could trigger tens of thousands of dollars in taxes. In this opinion column, Lars Larson argues that the structure of the proposed Washington state income tax effectively creates a marriage penalty and reflects what he sees as broader spending priorities among lawmakers in Olympia. Larson outlines how the tax threshold works for individuals versus married couples and why critics believe it could push high-income residents to consider leaving the state. Hear the full breakdown of the debate over Washington’s millionaire income tax and the marriage penalty argument at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-democrat-party-penalizes-marriage-in-washington/ #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #MarriagePenalty #Olympia #LarsLarson #Politics #Opinion