Amazon, Alaska, Costco, Microsoft, Nordstrom asking Washington to skip payroll, wealth tax
Dozens of major companies have sent a letter to Washington's governor and state legislature to "review and revise" the tax and budget proposals.
Washington’s proposed statewide payroll tax sparks backlash from tech industry and local leaders
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Costco, Microsoft, Amazon among 60+ biz leaders asking WA lawmakers to avoid tax hikes
If approved, these proposals would result in the largest tax increases in state history, perpetuating a dangerous trend of ...
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Amazon, Microsoft, Mariners among big biz to come out against Washington wealth, payroll taxes
Washington's top firms warn that proposed taxes could harm the state’s economy, urging lawmakers to reconsider their approach ...
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A coalition of Washington state business leaders released a letter Wednesday urging state lawmakers to reconsider recently proposed tax and budget measures, echoing concerns raised by Gov. Bob ...
Microsoft president: Business leaders ‘remarkably united’ in opposition to state tax proposals
A coalition of Washington state business leaders released a letter Wednesday urging state lawmakers to reconsider recently ...
Microsoft president cautions against Washington's proposed 'wealth tax,' discusses evolution of AI
President Brad Smith said he believes tech companies and the state need to work hand in hand, and Washington’s economy will ...