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Matt McIlwain

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Opinion: The narratives and realities of an income tax in Washington

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By Matt McIlwain
| GeekWire Verified
Editor’s note: GeekWire publishes guest opinions to foster informed discussion and highlight a diversity of perspectives on issues shaping the tech and startup community. If you’re interested in submitting a guest column, email us at [email protected]. Submissions are reviewed by our editorial team for relevance and editorial standards. The power of narratives is compelling. Humans trust story tellers and respond to stories more than facts.
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Commentary: The Narratives and realities of an income tax in Washington state - The Daily Chronicle

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By Matt McIlwain
| Centralia Chronicle Verified
The power of narratives is compelling. Humans trust story tellers and respond to stories more than facts. But, narratives can manipulate the public into supporting misguided policies with dire consequences. In Washington state, such narratives often go unchallenged. Let’s unpack the proposed income tax. The term “millionaire’s tax” itself. This new tax is an income tax. No income tax in history has ever stopped at just high earners.
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Op-Ed: Taxing the future of Washington state Original

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By Matt McIlwain
| The Center Square Verified
I am confident I speak for a majority of business owners in our state that we care deeply about our employees, the well-being of all Washingtonians, and the state's long-term competitive advantage as a place to attract talented people and resources. This remains true even in cases where we are not personally state residents ourselves anymore! Washington state is such a special place, and its people, communities and companies deserve every opportunity to succeed.
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