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California’s billionaire tax measure risks long-term growth for a sugar-high solution
California voters will decide on Proposition 40, a one-time 5% tax on billionaires with over $1 billion in assets to fund healthcare and services. The author argues the measure risks long-term revenue and innovation by potentially driving taxpayers away, advocating instead for Propositions 41 and 42.
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- Healthcare costs are surging. Taxing billionaires will help Californians keep their coverage
- California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires
- California billionaire tax proposal is slated to qualify for the November ballot
- See the list of California's 200-plus billionaires who could be hit by the proposed wealth tax if it passes