Income Tax Starts in 2029—but WA Is Already Hiring Hundreds to Help Collect Revenues

Washington State is preparing for its first-ever income tax on millionaires—and the rollout is already underway. The Department of Revenue plans to hire more than 300 employees over the next few years to manage enforcement and compliance, even though the tax won’t officially be collected until 2029 (based on 2028 earnings). Supporters say the hiring is necessary to ensure proper implementation, while critics question the scale of the expansion and what it signals about the future of the tax. 👉 Topics covered: Washington income tax rollout timeline Department of Revenue hiring 300+ employees When the income tax takes effect (2029) Impact on millionaires and small businesses Administrative costs and government expansion 📊 With hiring already beginning, Washington’s income tax plan is moving forward—despite ongoing legal and political debates. 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on Washington politics, taxes, and breaking policy developments