But then, in the next two paragraphs: > It comes in advance of Washington state implementing a controversial new capital gains tax. Passed by lawmakers in Apri

But then, in the next two paragraphs: > It comes in advance of Washington state implementing a controversial new capital gains tax. Passed by lawmakers in April, it primarily targets stock and business ownership sales with a 7% tax on long-term capital gains of more than $250,000. > The first such tax in state history, it’s set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2022. Microsoft’s statement on Nadella’s stock sale did not address whether the impending capital gains tax factored into Nadella’s personal financial planning. A Wall Street Journal report cited analysts who pointed to a possible connection.