Mar. 14, 2025
Many Washington residents know that the state has no income tax, but fewer realize that Washington has an estate tax that can impact families at the time of death. A recent change in the law—the Spousal Personal Residence Exclusion—potentially shields an estate from having to file a Washington estate tax return in certain circumstances. This change, which went into effect January 1, 2025, could reduce tax reporting burdens for surviving spouses.
