Billionaire tax explained: What you need to know about Prop. 40

Proposition 40 proposes a one-time tax on billionaires. Supporters and opponents disagree on the potential economic consequences, including the risk of tax flight.
Proposition 40 would levy a one-time tax on billionaires. Some say the initiative opens the door to tax flight and more aggressive taxation. Others say there’s no way to predict the outcome.
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