'Billionaire' Tax is a Bait-and-Switch To Gouge the Middle Class
Reason Magazine • 2/3/2026
Summary
Proposals labeled as targeting extreme wealth, referred to as the 'Billionaire' Tax, would fundamentally alter the taxation system for Americans. This change would transform any ownership into a recurring liability for the middle class.
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