Other pages about the topic: 19–21 budget

Capital gains tax Q&A (2019-21 proposal)

This information relates to a capital gains tax as proposed in 2018. To see what Gov. Inslee proposed in his 2021-23 budget, see Gov. Inslee's 21-23 capital gains tax proposal Q&A.

Prepared by the Department of Revenue

State revenue projection for 2017–19 increased by $348 million

Revenue forecast for 2019–21 budget increased by $443 million

OLYMPIA – Washington’s projected Near General Fund revenue collections for the 2017–19 state budget have increased by nearly $348 million, according to estimates released today by the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council.

“With positive adjustments to both state personal income and employment, we have revised the latest forecast upward slightly,” said Steve Lerch, forecast council executive director.

Agency budget requests now available online

You can now view operating budget requests that state agencies and higher education institutions have submitted to us for consideration in Gov. Inslee's 2019–21 biennial budget proposal:

Agency Budget Requests

The website is best viewed in Google Chrome browser.

2019–21 biennium operating budget instructions

Table of contents

2019-21 operating and capital budget instructions memo - June 11, 2018

2019-21 Biennium Operating Budget Instructions - complete document

Chapter 1: Budget Request Basics