Americans for Tax Reform: Washington Legislature Reverses on Nation's Highest Death Tax, Replaces It With Even Worse Income Tax
March 19, 2026
March 19, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by Jack Sepulvado:
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Washington Legislature Reverses on Nation's Highest Death Tax, Replaces It with Even Worse Income Tax
Last year, Democrats passed a law increasing the estate tax (also known as the death tax) to as high as 35%. The death tax targets the transfer of assets from a deceased person to their heirs. In other words, Washington Democrats . . .
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Washington Legislature Reverses on Nation's Highest Death Tax, Replaces It with Even Worse Income Tax
Last year, Democrats passed a law increasing the estate tax (also known as the death tax) to as high as 35%. The death tax targets the transfer of assets from a deceased person to their heirs. In other words, Washington Democrats . . .