A new tax-the-rich measure in Seattle would hit about 9,000 taxpayers—about 2%—but the impact could go beyond wealthy Seattleites. Washington is one of seven states in the country, including Florida, Texas and Wyoming, without an income tax. Backers of the Seattle measure expected to be signed this week by Mayor Ed Murray, a Democrat, are...

Source: Wall Street Journal July 20, 2017 12:56 UTC