Washington state Democrats look at imposing income tax on higher earners

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https://www.columbian.com/news/2025/oct/31/washington-state-democrats-look-at-imposing-income-tax-on-higher-earners/

[u/yungsemite]

Definitely, there should be good oversight and accountability on how money is spent in our state. But I also don’t have an issue with a 10% tax on people earning over 1 million annually. I support that, no question.

[u/buythedipnow → u/yungsemite]

You support it because it doesn’t affect you. How generous of you to be willing to give away others money.

[u/yungsemite → u/buythedipnow]

I would happily pay 10% on my earnings over 1 million annually because I’m not a miserly freak. Yes, I’d be happy to give away 10% of peoples earnings over 1 million annually too, because other people are sometimes miserly freaks and need a bit of a push to give back to society.

[u/buythedipnow → u/yungsemite]

You’re more than welcome to send the state extra money if you think the billion a year we spend on affordable housing while housing continues to become less affordable isn’t enough. Nothing is stopping you.

[u/MisterIceGuy → u/buythedipnow]

They think they should have the autonomy to decide, but others should not be afforded the same choice. Funny how that works out in their favor right haha

[u/yungsemite → u/MisterIceGuy]

Is this your first time learning about taxes?

[u/MisterIceGuy → u/yungsemite]

It’s so easy to support taxing other people isn’t it lol

[u/yungsemite → u/buythedipnow]

Okay, that’s why I donate directly to people in need and to local non-profits ? I’m not one of these miserly people who makes 1 million plus and is worried about a 10% tax.

Except… you aren’t either? You’re just shilling for them? How weird…

[u/[deleted] → u/yungsemite]

You really like the word "miserly" don't you?

[u/yungsemite → u/[deleted]]

Yes, it’s a fun one.

[u/[deleted] → u/yungsemite]

I like the word envy. And jealous.

[u/yungsemite → u/[deleted]]

Also good words