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California Votes on Billionaire Wealth Tax | Annapolis News
California voters face a historic choice this November: approve the nation’s first statewide billionaire wealth tax, targeting the net worth of the ultra-wealthy with a one-time 5% levy to fund healthcare and education. While supporters argue it’s fair retribution for economic gains, critics warn of legal hurdles and potential business flight. With only 200 billionaires affected, the measure could reshape tax policy nationwide — but whether it deters the ultra-rich from leaving remains uncertain, as housing costs, not taxes, drive most outmigration. The ballot decision could redefine wealth…
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