WASHINGTON - Dying in Washington is about to get more expensive.
The tax wouldn't affect every family in Washington - but the families who ARE affected would take a very big hit.
Senator Paul Guppy says, "It makes death a taxable event, even though taxes have been paid on this money all through the lifetime of the business, and then the family ends up getting hit with this extra cost.&
Walla Walla property owners were accidentally taxed an extra 1% this year.
The Walla Walla City Council had decided last November to not impose the 1% tax increase - but a mistake in the County Assessor's Office DID raise the tax.
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KENNEWICK, Wash. - Benton County Treasurer Ken Spencer, announced today that Benton County property taxes are still due on April 30.
The announcement said if you have been financially impacted by COVID-19, the Treasurer encourages you to contact their office to determine your eligibility for a payment plan
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