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  Near term: Seattle is in the black. Long term, well...

  Top officials at the city of Seattle are trying to plan for the city’s economic future. But, with so many big trends creating so much uncertainty, predicting that future is no easy task.
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  IRS chief says agency is 'deeply concerned' by higher audit rates for Black taxpayers

  Findings from an internal investigation come after researchers said the IRS was at least three times more likely to audit Black taxpayers than other racial groups.

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  Audit cracks open what's worked, fizzled on Seattle soda tax

  Years after Seattle passed a tax on sugary drinks, it's consumers — not businesses — taking on the cost.

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  Week in Review: legislature, e-scooters, and taxes

  Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with McClatchy’s Shauna Sowersby, Seattle Times Elise Takahama, and political analyst Joni Balter.
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  Seattle eyes capital gains tax

  Seattle officials tell KUOW they’re considering a local tax on capital gains. This follows last month’s state Supreme Court ruling that a state tax on capital gains is constitutional. According to city council member Teresa Mosqueda, it’s just one possibility for new sources of revenue in the coming years to fill a giant “revenue gap.”
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  Fisher Investments pulls out of Washington in wake of capital gains tax decision

  In a seemingly sarcastic statement, Fisher Investments says: "In honor of the Washington State Supreme Court's wisdom and knowledge of the law, and in recognition of whatever it may do next, Fisher Investments is immediately moving its headquarters from Washington state to Texas."

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  Week in Review: Kshama Sawant, the legislature, and Microsoft

  Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Publicola’s Erica Barnett, Seattle Channel’s Brian Callanan and Seattle Times David Kroman
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  Economic downturn anxieties lead Washington lawmakers to ask: To tax or not to tax?

  Republican lawmakers want to pass more tax breaks for businesses and cancel the state’s payroll tax. But Gov. Inslee says Washington can afford new programs to pay for homeless services and mental health facilities.

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  Voters approved more money for affordable housing around the country

  Skyrocketing rents and home prices have been a major part of voters' economic pain. New spending will go toward building and subsidizing more housing, and helping people avoid homelessness.

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  Week in Review: Teacher strike, park taxes, and Mt. Rainier

  Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Publicola’s Erica Barnett, Puget Sound Business Journal’s Ryan Lambert and KUOW’s David Hyde.

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