There’s a lot of debate in Seattle right now over whether it's still a good place to do business. 

It's hard to tell whether recent high profile moves by companies are signs of a wider exodus, or if they’re outliers -- but there may be lessons from the past that provide clues to what the future will hold. 

On today's episode, is big business souring on Seattle? We look at one of the city's most infamous tax battles to learn more. 

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