Our coalition of tax justice orgs, unions, and nonprofits has moved to Bluesky as of 2025. https://xitter.cf/t.co/ieYHHwQ19j
Washington, USA
Joined October 2018
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We changed our pic to show we've flown the coop - may everyone's feed be nothing but blue butterflies very soon.
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Balance Our Tax Code (now on Bluesky) retweeted
Our takeaway on @GovInslee's budget proposal: It offers a roadmap for how to balance the state budget equitably & sustainably. This session, we hope incoming Gov Bob Ferguson and budget writers will adopt the progressive revenue in this proposal. #WaLeg budgetandpolicy.org/schmudge…
Balance Our Tax Code (now on Bluesky) retweeted
Direct File allows Americans to directly file their tax returns for FREE, saving money and time.
Republicans want to get rid of it on day one as a favor to the big tax companies—making it harder & more expensive for YOU to file taxes.
NEW: Reps. Adrian Smith and Chuck Edwards wrote Trump a letter today urging him to terminate the IRS’s new free tax filing service, otherwise known as Direct File, on “day one” through an executive order.
It’s co-signed by 27 House Republicans.
adriansmith.house.gov/sites/…
Balance Our Tax Code (now on Bluesky) retweeted
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Respect the picket line.
We are on ULP strike. We gave @nytimes management months of notice of our strike deadline, we made ourselves available around the clock, but the company has decided that our members aren’t worth enough to agree to a fair contract and stop committing unfair labor practices.
Balance Our Tax Code (now on Bluesky) retweeted
It’s almost Election Day, and we’re getting ready to vote #NO2109, #No2124, and #No2127 to protect our kids education, care for our elders, and our environment!
(Hi Leila and Emma from @BalanceTaxCode 💙- these two attended yesterday's Defend WA Press Conference!)
#WaElex
Balance Our Tax Code (now on Bluesky) retweeted
🧵With so many people talking about the harms of I-2109, we're highlighting recent pieces that feature our analyses on the need to protect the tax. To start, check out our fact sheet, “Three reasons to vote no on I- 2109.” #NO2109 #WaElex @NOI2109
budgetandpolicy.org/resource…
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Balance Our Tax Code (now on Bluesky) retweeted
As the Boeing Machinists strike enters its third week, our Labor Community has been on the picket line every step of the way. We will win this fight TOGETHER.
#OurFutureOurFight
@IAM751
Balance Our Tax Code (now on Bluesky) retweeted
In 2025, many key provisions of the Trump tax law are set to expire.
Ending its tax cuts for high-income households would avoid 41% of the $3.9 trillion cost of extending the law over the next 10 years.
New findings from @CenterOnBudget. cbpp.org/research/federal-ta…
Balance Our Tax Code (now on Bluesky) retweeted
A new report has found that Elon Musk is on pace to become the world’s first TRILLIONAIRE by 2027.
“Trickle-down” economics has actually been a huge upward transfer of wealth.
It's time billionaires pay taxes on their wealth gains—just like we do on our paychecks.
Balance Our Tax Code (now on Bluesky) retweeted
Initiative 2109 cuts taxes on the rich, slashing more than $2.2 billion in funding over 5 years from education, childcare, and early learning.
Students like Jurneee know firsthand why this is a bad idea.
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Balance Our Tax Code (now on Bluesky) retweeted
Undocumented immigrants paid nearly $100 billion in taxes in 2022.
More than a third of those tax dollars went toward payroll taxes dedicated to funding programs like Social Security and Medicare that these workers are barred from accessing. itep.org/undocumented-immigr…
Balance Our Tax Code (now on Bluesky) retweeted
When you lose a job, it can be incredibly stressful navigating the unemployment insurance process.
If you need assistance, the WSLC is here to help folks who've lost their job -- and provide trainings to all workers to educate on our rights. Learn more ⬇️
Losing a job is scary and stressful, but the UI navigation program is here to help. The @WAAFLCIO provides support filing for unemployment plus trainings for workers before they ever face job loss.
More info: thestand.org/2024/06/navigat…
Balance Our Tax Code (now on Bluesky) retweeted
Arbitrary time limits take lifeline support and financial stability away from families on TANF. Ending time limits will make TANF a more effective pathway out of poverty #waleg
Balance Our Tax Code (now on Bluesky) retweeted
"I’m opposing Initiative 2109 because it would be devastating to our kids and families. Initiative 2109 would cut billions of dollars in child care assistance." Nohemi Bautista, SEIU 925 family child care provider in Yakima
@NOI2109 #No2109 #waelex
no2109.org/endorsers
Balance Our Tax Code (now on Bluesky) retweeted
Massachusetts taxed the rich. Now they have an extra $1.8 billion to spend.
In November 2022 voters approved a 4% tax on incomes over $1 million.
The state can now use that money on free public school meals, free community college, and public transit.
ALT A Boston Globe headline reads: "‘Millionaires tax’ has already generated $1.8 billion this year for Massachusetts, blowing past projections"
Balance Our Tax Code (now on Bluesky) retweeted
Alert! New + updated facts & figures on capital gains tax & why it's important for the well-being of people in our state. Voters must protect this critical source of revenue on the ballot this November by voting no on I-2109.
#No2109 #WaElex
budgetandpolicy.org/resource…
Balance Our Tax Code (now on Bluesky) retweeted
Tax Day is a great day to remember Washington State is a tax shelter for some of the richest individuals and corporations in world history.
These are a few of the programs we could have if our State Legislature taxed extreme wealth. (Hat tip to @BalanceTaxCode).
ALT Image of the state capitol under construction in the 1920s with an image reading "Washingotn State's "Unfunded" Budget." Text in bottom right had corner reads "programs we could have if Washington taxed extreme wealth."
Balance Our Tax Code (now on Bluesky) retweeted
What happens when you give the IRS enough funding to do its job?
You crack down on rich tax cheats.
You answer millions more phone calls than before.
You process returns faster.
And you create a free tax filing program directly on the IRS website, saving taxpayers billions.
ALT headline from The Atlantic: "the irs finally has an answer to turbotax" below: "against all odds, the government has created an actually good piece of technology"
Balance Our Tax Code (now on Bluesky) retweeted
Perhaps they're having to "splurge" because just five companies dominate over 60% of American grocery sales.
Minimal competition means maximized price-gouging.
Hello?
Balance Our Tax Code (now on Bluesky) retweeted
In the 10 states with the most regressive systems — including Washington — the lowest-income 20% pay 3 times as much of their income in taxes as the wealthiest 1%. @iteptweets