Description: Homeless in King County food and shelter resources in Washington State
Governments that invest in their own infrastructure development can have a significant impact on economic growth, quality of life, and the tax burden on individuals. Those of us who live in King County would like to lower our taxes, and at the same time boost economic growth to improve the quality of life for our citizens.
In this article, we will examine the taxation structure in King County, WA as well as some case studies of governments that have successfully supported their infrastructure, with specific figures and facts showing how it reduced taxation for individuals.
All sales in King County are subject to the 6.5% Washington sales tax, there is also a city sales tax, the minimum combined 2023 sales tax rate for Covington, Washington is 8.7%. This is the total of state, county and city sales tax rates. This means if you hire a plumber to repair a water leak for $4,800, you will also have to add tax of $417.60 for a total of $5,217.60.