“5% today… everything tomorrow” The California tax plan critics say could destroy wealth nationwide

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Christian Briggs discusses California's proposed net worth tax and its potential nationwide implications.

On the Record with Christian Briggs – Christian Briggs examines California’s proposed net worth tax, arguing it could force asset selloffs, trigger higher effective tax burdens, and drive wealthy residents out of state. He warns the policy may expand nationwide, reshaping taxation, discouraging investment, and risking long-term economic consequences beyond California’s borders while sparking intense political and economic debate...

People in this episode

Host: Christian Briggs

Topics covered

• tax policy
• wealth tax
• economic consequences
• investment
• political debate

Keywords

• California tax plan
• net worth tax
• wealth destruction
• economic impact
• investment discouragement

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Places: California

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