Economy

California Considers 5% Billionaire Tax as First in US

California Considers 5% Billionaire Tax as First in US

By Basant El-Faramawy

California is considering a 5% tax on billionaires that would make it the first U.S. state to implement such a measure.

The proposal raises questions about whether the state could successfully enact a wealth tax targeting its richest residents.

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