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Seattle W2 vs 1099 Calculator

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Seattle (WA) Tax Summary

Washington has no income tax but added a 7% capital gains tax on gains over $250K.

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W2 vs 1099 in Seattle

Seattle has a robust contractor market across technology, healthcare, finance, and creative industries. Since WA has no state income tax, contractors in Seattle only pay federal taxes and self-employment tax — simplifying the comparison significantly.

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