How States are Cracking Down on Rich as California Tax Reaches Milestone
Summary
A proposal to tax billionaires in California has gathered enough signatures to be voted on by state residents in November. The plan would impose a one-time 5% tax on people with assets over $1.1 billion, aiming to reduce wealth inequality and raise about $100 billion.Key Facts
- The California Billionaire Tax proposal was led by the SEIU-UHW labor union.
- It requires a 5% one-time tax on assets above $1.1 billion for California residents.
- Over 1.6 million signatures were collected, double the amount needed to qualify for the ballot.
- The proposal faces opposition from Governor Gavin Newsom and Silicon Valley leaders.
- Wealth inequality in the U.S. has grown, with the top 1% owning nearly 32% of the nation’s wealth in late 2025.
- Billionaire wealth increased three times faster than average incomes from 2020 to 2025.
- The tax is expected to raise about $100 billion, potentially offsetting healthcare budget cuts from the Trump administration.
- Other states like Connecticut are also considering new taxes targeting wealthy individuals.
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