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Washington gets top marks for government performance

03.02.2008 | Grading the States 2008 is the only 50-state assessment of its kind that evaluates and grades each state based on a range of areas, from budget and finance to roads and bridges. Overall state performance in 2008 ranged from A- (Utah, Virginia, and Washington) to D+ (New Hampshire). | Press Release | Full Report

Financial and Tax Incentive Charts

11.01.2007 | Provides links to each state's financial and tax incentives for industry | Read

Washington State Tax Reference Manual

01.01.2007 | This report provides comprehensive background information on each of over 50 tax sources utilized by state or local governments in Washington. The report was prepared by the Research Division of the Department of Revenue. It updates a similar synopsis of state taxes last published by the Department in January 1999. | Visit

Washington State Tax Exemption Report

01.12.2004 | This report presents a detailed analysis of tax exemptions for Washington state and local taxes. The exemption study is updated every four years (previously on a biennial basis). The current study analyzes 431 different exemptions which are derived from approximately 400 tax statutes. | Visit

The Washington State Tax Structure Study 2002

11.30.2002 | The Washington State Legislature passed legislation in 2001 requiring an examination of Washington's current tax system and development of tax alternatives (including the elasticity, equity, and adequacy of the state’s tax system) and development of multiple alternatives. Committee findings and the alternatives developed were reported to the Legislature in November 2002. | Read

Links

  • Washington State Proposed 2008 Supplemental Budget | Visit
  • Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | Visit
  • Fair Taxes for All! | Visit
  • Good Jobs First  | Visit
  • Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy | Visit
  • National Tax Association | Visit
  • Responsible Wealth | Visit