Seattle’s tax burden shifted to business as jobs slipped away, new report finds

What this means for your job search: Seattle-based tech companies may be slowing local hiring or prioritizing roles outside the city due to increased tax burdens. Broaden your job search to include remote positions or opportunities in other regions to maximize your chances. A new joint report from the Downtown Seattle Association and the Seattle Metro Chamber shows city tax collections nearly tripling since 2013, surging far past population and job growth as the tax burden shifts heavily onto a small pool of major employers. Read More