Katie Wilson

Seattle’s Tax Load Shifted Toward Business as Jobs Moved Out, New Report Says

A new analysis highlighted by local business outlets says Seattle’s 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 city’s competitiveness, downtown recovery, and the long-term cost of funding public services through employer-heavy taxation.