Balance Our Tax Code is a Washington state coalition and advocacy campaign that works to make the state tax system more progressive. The group mobilizes community organizations, labor, and advocates to push for policies that shift more of the tax burden onto the wealthiest households and corporations and increase funding for affordable housing, education, health care, and other public services.
Progressive revenue reform; taxes on excessive wealth and capital gains; adjustments to real estate excise taxes to fund affordable housing; closing payroll and corporate tax loopholes; targeted tax relief and credits for low-income households; racial and economic tax equity measures; defending public program funding
Primarily supported by member organizations, progressive foundations, and individual and grassroots donations
State progressive policy centers (e.g., Washington State Budget & Policy Center), labor unions, housing advocacy groups, racial and economic justice organizations and a coalition of 80+ member groups across Washington
Non-profit coalition and advocacy campaign