Washington's new 9.9% millionaires tax doesn't take effect until January 1, 2028, with the first returns and payments due in April 2029. That … [Read more...] about Washington’s New Millionaires Tax Statistics
Estate tax
The Tax-Inclusive Gift Strategy Calculator
If you’re a Washingtonian who worries about estate taxes? You should know paying gift tax can reduce estate tax. And maybe more than you might … [Read more...] about The Tax-Inclusive Gift Strategy Calculator
Exporting Assets Avoids Washington State’s Estate Tax
The clean, nuclear way to avoid Washington state's estate tax is change domicile. (Something we've discussed here: Changing Your Washington State … [Read more...] about Exporting Assets Avoids Washington State’s Estate Tax
Powerball Lottery Tax Planning
Note: Updated on June 18, 2026 for Senate Bill 6347 which was signed March 24, 2026. A while back I talked about Lottery Tax Planning for a Billion … [Read more...] about Powerball Lottery Tax Planning
Changing Your Washington State Residency
Okay, first point, if you want to change your residency or domicile from Washington state to some other state? That’s a question you answer with the … [Read more...] about Changing Your Washington State Residency
The Washington Estate Tax Income in Respect of Decedent Problem
Washington state’s estate tax hits only a small percentage of the state’s decedents. (The threshold for paying tax is $3,000,000, and though the data … [Read more...] about The Washington Estate Tax Income in Respect of Decedent Problem
Planning for the 35% Washington State Estate Tax
Note: In March of 2026, the Washington State Legislature passed Engrossed Senate Bill 6347 which revokes the 35% estate tax and returns to a 20% … [Read more...] about Planning for the 35% Washington State Estate Tax
Washington’s Qualified Family-Owned Business Interest Estate Tax Deduction: Updated for 2025
Washington state taxes the estates of high-net-worth residents and high-net-worth nonresidents who own property in the state. The tax rates start at … [Read more...] about Washington’s Qualified Family-Owned Business Interest Estate Tax Deduction: Updated for 2025
Washington State Estate Tax Calculator (2025 Version)
In mid-2025, Washington adjusted its state estate tax for estates created on or after July 1, 2025. The new version uses a larger, inflation adjusted … [Read more...] about Washington State Estate Tax Calculator (2025 Version)
Washington Estate Tax Spousal Personal Residence Exclusion
If your primary residence is in the Seattle area, you’re probably already thinking about the Washington Estate Tax. And wondering what the compliance … [Read more...] about Washington Estate Tax Spousal Personal Residence Exclusion