California voters are faced with a potentially significant ballot initiative known as the “2026 Billionaire Tax Act” (the “Act”). If the initiative gathers the requisite signatures to qualify for the November ballot, California voters will decide whether to enact a one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires who are California residents.
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The Golden State Showdown: California Billionaires v. Proposed Wealth Tax

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