Seattle’s tax on big business draws attention of more cities
Seattle’s tax on big business draws attention of more cities
This week, the Seattle City Council unanimously voted in what’s commonly known as a “headcount tax.” Businesses that bring in more than $20 million in annual revenue will have to pay a $275 tax for each of their full-time employees. It’s a lower fee than what many were hoping for, but there are still plenty of concerns.
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