Seattle business leaders issue dire warning over state tax proposals

The Washington legislative session is coming to a close this Sunday, and the clock is ticking to find a way to close a $16 billion budget deficit.

Business leaders in Seattle and King County are sounding the alarm about what proposed tax increases could mean for the state’s economy, businesses, and jobs—especially in the tech sector with startups.

“Our robust tech sector accounts for nearly 1.5 million direct and indirect jobs and represents 22% of the state’s economy,” CEO of Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce Rachel Smith said…

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