Marginalrevolution iconMarginalrevolutionOct 19, 2026

The California billionaire tax is very likely a net revenue loser

This paper examines the revenue and migration impact of the 2026 California Billionaire Tax Act, a one-time 5 percent tax on the worldwide net worth of individuals exceeding $1 billion. Using data from the Forbes Billionaire List, news reports detailing the residential real estate holdings of California billionaires, a

The California billionaire tax is very likely a net revenue loser

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