Billionaires Oppose California's Proposed Billionaire Tax

Sergey Brin and eleven other billionaires and tech elite have publicly opposed California's proposed billionaire tax. They have aligned against the new tax proposal, indicating significant resistance from the state's wealthiest residents.

5 Jul, 09:09 — 5 Jul, 09:09

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California is considering a wealth tax on its wealthiest residents, which could significantly impact state revenue and wealth distribution. The opposition from prominent billionaires highlights the contentious nature of such tax proposals and the financial power of those affected.

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Sergey Brin and 11 other billionaires and tech elite are opposing California's proposed billionaire tax
Billionaires are making financial contributions to groups opposing the tax

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Sergey Brin and 11 other billionaires and tech elite are opposing California's proposed billionaire tax

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Sergey Brin and John Doerr have donated a combined $94 million to undercut California's proposed billionaire tax

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Peter Thiel has donated $3 million to a separate group opposing the tax

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Business InsiderMostly Factual57d ago

Sergey Brin and 11 other billionaires and tech elite lined up against California's proposed billionaire tax

Google cofounder Sergey Brin and John Doerr have donated a combined $94 million to undercut California's proposed billionaire tax. Peter Thiel has donated $3 million to a separate group. Getty Images A handful of California's estimated 214 billionaires are trying to stop a proposed wealth tax. Google cofounder Sergey Brin, who moved assets out of the state, has spent $82 million. Here are those joining him, including Peter Thiel, ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt, and DoorDash CEO Tony Xu. Califor...

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YahooMostly Factual57d ago