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WA HB1795

WA HB1795
Making the estate tax more progressive.


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Introduced
02/08/2023
In Committee
02/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to making the estate tax more progressive; 2 amending RCW 83.100.040, 83.100.047, 83.100.048, 83.100.050, and 3 83.100.220; reenacting and amending RCW 83.100.020; adding a new 4 section to chapter 83.100 RCW; creating new sections; and providing 5 an effective date. 6

AI Summary

This bill makes the estate tax in Washington more progressive. It increases the estate tax rates for higher-value estates, with rates ranging from 10% on the first $1 million to 40% on estates over $1 billion. It also limits deductions for certain transfers to family foundations. The bill creates a new "progressive policy account" to fund efforts to address intergenerational poverty using the increased tax revenue. The changes in this bill apply to decedents dying on or after August 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)

Bill Topics

Macroeconomics
  • ‐ Taxation, Tax Policy, and Tax Reform
Social Welfare
  • ‐ Poverty and Assistance for Low-Income Families

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