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Billionaires Flee California Due to Proposed Wealth Tax, Impact on State Budget

Fox BusinessJanuary 22, 20266 min147,712 views
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Proposed Wealth Tax and Exodus

  • 💡 A proposed 5% wealth tax on California's highest earners, initially a union idea, is causing billionaires to flee the state.
  • ⚠️ This potential tax, which could be retroactive to January 1st, is a significant factor in the departure of high-net-worth individuals.
  • 🚀 California has already seen over 1.5 million people depart since the COVID pandemic, seeking "greener pastures."

Economic Impact on California

  • 📉 The departure of high earners, who contribute significantly to the state's tax revenue, could cause California's budget to implode.
  • 🎯 The state faces a deficit problem, which will be exacerbated by losing its highest taxpayers.
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