House Democrats push for a new income tax on wages | Fix Washington Podcast S02 EP19

In this episode of The Fix Washington Podcast, Reps. Peter Abbarno and John Ley sit down under the dome to break down how the Democrats’ growing taxes and regulations are hurting families and small businesses. From skyrocketing costs to an unsustainable operating budget, they cover what it means for your wallet.

They also dive into a new tax proposal introduced by Rep. Shaun Scott, D-Seattle, on Dec. 2. The legislation would create a new “payroll excise tax” on employers — effectively an income tax on wages — modeled after Seattle’s JumpStart tax. House Bill 2100 aims to raise taxes by more than $2 billion per year and $5.5 billion per biennium, according to media reports.