This is where we unite!

Tax Fairness for Washington

Washingtonians work hard, pay our taxes, and power one of the strongest economies in the country — yet we are hit from both directions.

We send billions more in federal taxes to Washington, D.C. than we get back and face a state tax system that falls hardest on working families and small businesses.

That’s not fairness. That’s imbalance.

This petition calls for tax fairness at every level — federal and state.

What Tax Fairness Means

  • Washington taxpayers should receive fair value for what we contribute federally

  • State taxes should be balanced, transparent, and not regressive

  • Working families shouldn’t carry a heavier burden than large corporations

  • Tax policy should reward productivity, not punish it

The Problem

Washington is a top donor state, meaning our federal tax dollars leave and don’t come back — while at home:

  • Sales and excise taxes hit lower- and middle-income households hardest

  • Small businesses face complex and rising compliance costs

  • Families pay more while trust in government falls

The result?
People feel squeezed, priced out, and ignored — even while doing everything right.

Why This Matters

Unfair tax structures lead to:

  • Higher cost of living

  • Fewer local investments

  • Slower growth in rural and working communities

  • A growing gap between who pays and who benefits

This isn’t about left vs. right.
It’s about fairness vs. imbalance.

Our Ask

We call on federal and state leaders to:

  • Address Washington’s donor-state status and return value to taxpayers

  • Reform state tax policy to reduce regressive impacts

  • Increase transparency and accountability in how tax dollars are spent

  • Put working families and small businesses first

Washington shouldn’t be punished for succeeding — or balanced on the backs of those least able to pay.

If you believe in tax fairness, accountability, and a system that works for everyone, add your name.