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Economists propose property tax reform over California's billionaire wealth tax

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California voters are considering Proposition 40, a wealth tax on billionaires, but economists suggest reforming Proposition 13, a 1978 property tax cap, could generate more sustainable revenue. While Proposition 40 aims to raise $100 billion, critics argue it could harm economic growth and cause the wealthy to leave the state. Economists Owen Zidar and Eric Zwick propose that aligning California's property tax rates with those of Texas, which are significantly higher, would not only boost state revenue but also potentially ease housing prices, offering a broader and more durable solution to the state's fiscal needs. AI

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Economists propose property tax reform over California's billionaire wealth tax

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Ma ·

    If California undid its ‘original sin’ and matched Texas on taxing property, it would raise more revenue than the billionaire tax, economists say

    "It is simply not possible to fund the state’s needs by leaning on a few hundred people, as politically appealing as that may be."

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