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Podcast: News For Reasonable People
Episode: WA PHOTO TECH CO FLEES STATE TAX NIGHTMARE - ENTIRE Remote Team DUMPS Seattle for WYOMING
Description: Washington State is facing a potential economic crisis as companies begin to leave due to increasing taxes. Businessman Marc Barros, owner of Moment, is relocating his company, citing the cumulative burden of city sales tax, property taxes, capital gains, estate taxes, and the removal of the digital advertising sales tax exemption. While it's unclear if this is a widespread trend, attorney Joe Wallin believes the new 9.9% income tax, set to take effect in 2029, will deter new businesses from coming to Washington and cause existing businesses to leave. The rising office vacancy rate in Seattle, reaching over 30%, further emphasizes the...