Washington Bankers Association, et al., Petitioners v. Washington, et al.

  1. May 05, 2022

    Wash. Tells Supreme Court To Leave Bank Tax Alone

    Washington's highest court was correct when it found the state's tax on large financial institutions doesn't unconstitutionally discriminate against interstate commerce, and there is no reason to review that decision, the state told the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday.

  2. April 05, 2022

    Wash. Tax Pros Urge Justices To Take Bank Tax Case

    Washington state's highest court routinely denies businesses relief against the state tax agency when they bring federal constitutional claims, and the U.S. Supreme Court should correct that, a group of Washington tax practitioners told the justices.

  3. March 09, 2022

    Wash. Bank Tax Disfavors Interstate Commerce, COST Says

    A Washington state bank tax discriminates against interstate commerce and violates fair apportionment, making it unconstitutional under a landmark case that established tests for the constitutionality of a state tax, a business group told the U.S. Supreme Court.

  4. March 07, 2022

    Wash. Bank Tax Violates Interstate Commerce Law, Justices Told

    A Washington state bank tax that is facially neutral but that falls primarily on out-of-state businesses still has a discriminatory effect and violates the U.S. commerce clause, amici for bankers' associations told the U.S. Supreme Court.