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Washington Just BETRAYED Every Voter The Millionaire Tax Lie Exposed
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Washington State just crossed a line voters have defended for nearly a century. On March 30, 2026, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 6346 into law, creating a 9.9% tax on personal income above $1 million per household, effective in 2028 with payments starting in 2029. This video breaks down exactly how it happened, why it matters, and what comes next. Voters have rejected a state income tax eleven times since 1934. Yet in 2024, Initiative 2111—which banned income taxes—was passed by the legislature as a statute, allowing it to be reversed two years later. That reversal is SB 6346. Lawmakers openly acknowledged this shift, with leadership stating the public shouldn’t expect the tax to remain limited to millionaires. The bill includes major structural issues: a marriage penalty from the flat $1M threshold, taxation of pass-through business income affecting most small businesses, no loss carry-forward protections, and “phantom income” taxes on profits never received. The process also raises concerns. An emergency clause blocked a public vote despite the tax not taking effect for years. At the same time, the state plans to hire roughly 300 employees to administer the tax, costing hundreds of millions—suggesting long-term expansion. Meanwhile, state spending has surged 129% in twelve years, and business leaders are already considering leaving. Finally, four major battles are underway—legal challenges, a referendum fight, a repeal initiative, and federal protections. The outcome may ultimately depend on upcoming Washington Supreme Court elections. ============================ 00:00 – We’ve Rejected This 11 Times… Until Now 00:22 – The 2026 Decision That Changed Everything 01:26 – What This Video Will Expose 02:17 – What Is SB 6346? 03:02 – The Timeline Nobody Is Talking About 03:40 – What Counts as Income 04:00 – The “Free School Meals” Narrative 04:41 – Where the Money Actually Goes 05:10 – Why This Won’t Stay a Millionaire Tax 06:33 – How This Expands 07:37 – Avoiding a Public Vote 08:07 – “Pie Crust Promises” 09:20 – Silencing Voters 10:27 – Emergency Clause Explained 12:03 – The Biggest Contradiction 13:18 – Ferguson Hypocrisy 16:02 – Why This Matters 18:14 – Marriage Penalty 19:47 – Small Business Impact 21:02 – Phantom Income 23:34 – Revenue vs Spending 24:53 – Where Taxes Go 25:53 – Building a State IRS 27:03 – 300 Employees 31:00 – Future Signals 33:00 – Businesses Leaving 36:04 – Fair Share Debate 37:56 – Constitutional Argument 39:59 – The 4 Battles 45:26 – Supreme Court Impact 46:54 – What You Can Do 48:39 – Final Warning 50:02 – Why This Isn’t Over 51:08 – Final Thoughts ================== #antonstetnerpodcast #antonstetner #seattle #wa #washington #realestate #taxes About the Show Welcome to the Anton Stetner Podcast, where we break down real estate, economics, investing, housing policy, and the trends shaping the future of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Whether you're a homebuyer, investor, business owner, or simply trying to make sense of today's economy, you'll find practical insights, market analysis, and conversations with industry experts designed to help you make smarter financial decisions. 🏡 Looking to buy, sell, or invest in Washington State real estate? Visit: RESG.com 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for market updates, housing trends, and investment opportunities.
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