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Articles by TJ about the Millionaire Tax aka The Everyone Income Tax:
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_784a7dcd-4aee-4514-97e0-ff8643ececd2.html
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_bec62758-ce0d-42c5-85af-7119e1e4a39a.html
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_ab2490d5-234f-4d5d-b8dd-5cbc23507847.html


The Millionaire Tax is being sold as a simple solution: tax the wealthy, fix the system. But what if that’s not the full story? In this video, we break down the Millionaire Tax in a way you won’t hear anywhere else—uncovering the strategy, the history, and the potential consequences that could impact far more than just the top 1%.
For decades, voters have rejected income taxes again and again… so how did this suddenly pass? What changed? And more importantly—who does it really affect long term?
This isn’t just about policy. It’s about understanding how decisions are made behind the scenes, how narratives are shaped, and what it could mean for homeowners, investors, and everyday people.
If you care about the future of housing, taxes, and the economy, you need to watch this all the way through. The implications go far beyond what headlines are telling you.
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00:00:00 – Washington State Millionaire Tax: Introduction & Controversy
00:02:30 – Washington State Millionaire Tax: What the New Tax Proposes
00:05:15 – Washington State Millionaire Tax: Why This Is So Controversial
00:08:00 – Washington State Income Tax History Explained
00:12:00 – Washington State Voters Reject Income Tax Repeatedly
00:16:30 – How Washington State Lawmakers Passed the Millionaire Tax
00:21:00 – Washington State Tax Strategy Behind the Policy
00:25:30 – Who the Washington State Millionaire Tax Targets
00:30:00 – Why Critics Say the Washington State Tax Will Expand
00:34:30 – Washington State “Tax the Rich” Narrative Breakdown
00:39:00 – Washington State Tax Impact on Residents and Businesses
00:43:30 – Washington State Economic Risks and Consequences
00:48:00 – Washington State Tax Legal and Constitutional Issues
00:52:30 – Washington State Public Reaction and Pushback
00:56:00 – What Happens Next with Washington State Taxes
00:58:30 – Final Thoughts on the Washington State Millionaire Tax