California voters decide on a one-time 5% tax on assets above $1 billion
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Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. California voters are deciding the fate of a proposed billionaire wealth tax in Tuesday's midterm elections, with supporters pointing to billions in potential public funding and…
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- 01Proposition 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on individuals and trusts holding assets above $1 billion.
- 02Revenue would support state healthcare, public education and food assistance.
- 03Business leaders warn the measure could push wealthy residents out of the state.
- 04The vote takes place in Tuesday's midterm elections.