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Story summary
- California's wealth tax proposal has sparked debate over effectiveness, feasibility, and implications.
- Critics argue wealth taxation raises complex legal and economic questions.
- Proponents say it could reduce wealth inequality, curb dynastic wealth, and raise revenue from the ultra-wealthy.
- U.S. President Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s plan aims to raise $360 billion over ten years from the wealthiest 0.01% of households.
- Deferral proposals address concerns about discouraging entrepreneurship or asset value drops.
