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California will vote on billionaire tax

California will vote on billionaire tax

Summary

California voters will decide in November whether to approve a temporary tax increase on billionaires. The proposal, called the California Billionaire Tax Act, would charge a one-time 5 percent tax on people with very high net worth.

Key Facts

  • The tax would apply to individuals with a very high net worth (billionaires).
  • It is a one-time 5 percent tax, not an ongoing tax increase.
  • The proposal is called the California Billionaire Tax Act.
  • The initiative is supported by a labor union group.
  • The decision will be made through a ballot vote in November.
  • The tax increase is temporary, not permanent.
  • The move is seen as controversial by different groups in California.
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