Our current tax system is unfair, fails to raise enough revenue during economic downturns, and is unstable. 

We believe the tax system in Washington State should be accountable to the people, and should adhere to the following principles:

• The tax system should be fair.
   
• People and businesses with higher income/profit should pay at least as high a percentage of their income as people/businesses with moderate and lower incomes.
   
• The tax system should provide a more stable stream of revenue during times of economic growth and economic recession.
   
• The tax system should provide enough revenue to promote a healthy economy and to meet the public needs of our state, including education, health, and human services.
   
• The tax system and the use of tax revenue should be clearly understandable to the people of this state.
   
• The tax system should be easy to comply with and easy to administer.