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Washington Payroll Tax & Garnishment
What Employers Must Know

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California, New York, Hawaii, Pennsylvania, and Texas each play by different rules.

The rule.

State Income Tax Rate
None
Additional Payroll Deductions
No
Wage Garnishment Limit
25% disposable or 35x state min wage per week (more protective)
Processing Fee Permitted
No additional fee
Additional Agency
No
Key Notes
No state income tax. WA uses 35x state minimum wage — very protective given high WA minimum wage. Capital gains tax applies separately.

No state income tax. WA uses 35x state minimum wage — very protective given high WA minimum wage. Capital gains tax applies separately.

Last verified: June 2026.

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