Mark Zuckerberg threatened to leave California over wealth tax
Summary
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he might leave California if voters approve a new tax on billionaires' wealth on November 3. To help pay this tax while keeping control of Meta, the company created a new type of stock that does not give voting rights.Key Facts
- California voters will decide on Proposition 40, a one-time 5% tax on billionaire wealth.
- This tax could cost Zuckerberg about $12.4 billion based on his estimated $247 billion net worth.
- Zuckerberg told Meta he may move his home out of California if the tax passes.
- Meta's board approved a new class of nonvoting stock to let Zuckerberg raise money without losing control.
- Zuckerberg promised to stay a California resident for eight years if the new stock plan is used.
- The tax aims to raise $100 billion for California’s healthcare system.
- Stanford economists warn the tax might cause billionaires to leave, reducing tax revenue.
- The new nonvoting shares will also help Meta raise money for AI projects and other needs.
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