Tax Day: Our Shared Investments

Tax Day: Our Shared Investments

Investments By Value Area:
Tax revenues are the vehicle by which as a state make investments in a more prosperous Washington. Our shared investments in safe neighborhoods, quality schools, public health and a cleaner environment are all made possible by the resources gathered through our revenue system. But where exactly do those taxes go?

Education & opportunity (52%)

• Early Learning programs for children
• High quality k-12 education
• Higher educational opportunities
• Skill re-tooling programs

 Healthy people and Environment (28%)

• Public and environmental health protections
• Supports for families and child protections
• Health insurance coverage
• Care for people with long-term health needs

 Thriving communities (17%)

• Efficient and transparent state government
• Safety and equal justice
• Balanced and sustainable economic growth

 Economic Security (3%)

• Work supports for low and moderate income families
• Aid to Washingtonians for meeting basic needs