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🌱 Patch AM: How will Seattle’s new sales tax hike affect you next year?

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  • How will Seattle's new sales tax hike affect you next year?

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📰 News we're reading

• King County OKs new sales tax intended for shelter, rental assistance (theolympian.com) — A new 0.01% King County sales tax taking effect January 1 will push Seattle's sales tax rate to 10.56% while raising up to $10 million annually for shelter and rental assistance. County leaders say the money will help address the shortage of beds for homeless children and families, though details on specific Seattle projects will be set during upcoming budget talks.
   

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