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Google Co-founder Larry Page Escapes California's Wealth Tax

1/7/2026

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Page Evades Wealth Tax

Larry Page, cofounder of Google, has moved several companies and financial structures out of California to evade a proposed wealth tax on billionaires.
His family office, Koop, along with Flu Lab LLC and One Aero, are now registered in Delaware and Florida.
The proposed tax is set at 5% on assets exceeding $1 billion and may be retroactive to January 1, 2026.
Critics, including venture capitalist Vinod Khosla and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, warn the tax could drive wealthy residents away, negatively impacting California's economy.

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History

Historical Context

California's Proposition 13, passed in 1978, capped property tax increases and significantly reduced local government revenue, leading to a 60% decline in property tax revenue the following year. This initiative sparked ongoing debates about taxation and wealth distribution, as seen in recent discussions around a proposed wealth tax, highlighting concerns about economic migration and the state's fiscal future.

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Page Evades Wealth Tax

Larry Page, cofounder of Google, has moved several companies and financial structures out of California to evade a proposed wealth tax on billionaires.
His family office, Koop, along with Flu Lab LLC and One Aero, are now registered in Delaware and Florida.
The proposed tax is set at 5% on assets exceeding $1 billion and may be retroactive to January 1, 2026.
Critics, including venture capitalist Vinod Khosla and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, warn the tax could drive wealthy residents away, negatively impacting California's economy.

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