Seattleโs Tax Load Shifted Toward Business as Jobs Moved Out, New Report Says
A new analysis highlighted by local business outlets says Seattleโs tax burden has risen sharply over the past decade, with business taxes increasing far faster than population growth while jobs have lagged or moved away. The report adds fresh pressure to an already fraught debate over the cityโs competitiveness, downtown recovery, and the long-term cost of funding public services through employer-heavy taxation.
