‘Stop the Income Tax’ — New Initiative Gains Momentum

Washington’s newest political battle is officially underway as Let’s Go Washington launches a statewide initiative campaign aimed at repealing the recently enacted income tax and prohibiting future income taxes in Washington state. The proposal, Initiative to the People 26-645 (IP26-645), would repeal Senate Bill 6346 — the tax approved during the 2026 legislative session imposing a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million. Supporters argue the initiative is necessary to protect Washington’s constitutional prohibition on non-uniform income taxes and prevent future expansion of the tax to broader income groups. 💰 TOP STORY: INCOME TAX REPEAL INITIATIVE FILED The initiative would: Repeal Washington’s current income tax Prohibit future income taxes Define “income” in state law to limit reinterpretation efforts Supporters say the initiative is designed to prevent future legislatures from restructuring or expanding income tax policies through alternative legal definitions. ⚖️ THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBATE Supporters of the repeal effort argue: Washington voters have rejected income taxes multiple times The Washington State Supreme Court has historically ruled income is property Property taxes must be applied uniformly under the state constitution Critics of the repeal effort argue the current law targets only very high earners and is intended to address Washington’s tax structure and fund expanded tax credits. 📊 WORKING FAMILIES TAX CREDIT Supporters of the initiative say the repeal effort would not eliminate: Expanded Working Families Tax Credit benefits Other tax relief measures tied to the broader legislation Republicans previously proposed expanding those tax credits without creating a new income tax structure. 🗳️ SIGNATURE GATHERING BEGINS Petition gathering is expected to begin statewide in the coming days. Organizers say: Volunteer interest has been significant Additional petition gatherers are already signing up They hope to avoid the harassment and vandalism incidents reported during earlier initiative campaigns in 2024. 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS This debate impacts: Taxes Cost of living Constitutional law State budget policy Future tax proposals in Washington 📅 WHAT’S NEXT Statewide signature gathering effort launches Legal and constitutional debate expected to continue Initiative could eventually appear before Washington voters 🔔 Subscribe for continuing coverage of Washington state politics, taxes, ballot initiatives, and economic policy. #WashingtonState #IncomeTax #Taxes #BreakingNews #Politics #BallotInitiative #Economy #PublicPolicy #CostOfLiving #USNews