How Washington's new tax and fee increases could hit your pocket
The costs of marriage licenses, gas, rental cars and outdoor recreational licenses are all expected to increase under the new state budget awaiting Gov. Bob Ferguson’s signature.
The final $78 billion, Legislature-approved operating budget relies heavily on taxes on wealthy businesses, the sale of expensive stocks and bonds and estate transfers.
But the state’s operating budget and the $15 billion transportation budget both include a host of other fees on smaller-ticket items that could go into effect in July. Lawmakers drafted both budgets with the expectation of significant funding shortfalls over the next six years.
Democrats say tax and fee increases are necessary to keep up with inflation and ensure Washington residents still have access to government services. Republicans say the increases will hurt only low- and middle-income Washingtonians.
https://www.cascadepbs.org/politics/2025/05/how-washingtons-new-tax-and-fee-increases-could-hit-your-pocket
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