California Billionaire Wealth Tax Would Cost the State $25 Billion, New Research Finds
Reason Magazine • 3/6/2026 – 3/7/2026
Summary
Research indicates that a proposed California billionaire wealth tax could cost the state $25 billion. If approved in November, there is a concern that the wealth intended to be taxed may have already left California, potentially taking jobs and economic opportunities with it.
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