New Washington tax law could affect Seahawks, GM John Schneider says

March 13, 2026

By Brady Henderson, ESPN: Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said he believes Washington state’s new income tax on high earners will eventually have a negative impact on the team’s ability to sign free agents.

Lawmakers this week passed Washington’s first income tax. The so-called “millionaire tax” will impose a 9.9% tax on annual income of more than $1 million beginning in 2028. Gov. Bob Ferguson has already pledged to sign the bill, though it could still be challenged.

The Seahawks have been one of eight NFL teams that play in states with no income tax, along with the Las Vegas Raiders, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, Tennessee Titans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars.

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New Washington tax law could affect Seahawks, Schneider says

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said he believed Washington state's new income tax on high earners would eventually have a negative impact on the team's ability to sign free agents.

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