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The article discusses opposition among California billionaires to Proposition 40, a proposed wealth tax targeting high-net-worth individuals. Major figures like Sergey Brin and others have contributed millions to campaign efforts opposing the measure, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on net worth. If passed, billionaires could owe over $107 billion in taxes, mainly based on their stock investments, with the four richest Californians responsible for a significant portion of the tax revenue. Opponents raise concerns about wealthy individuals relocating outside the state to avoid taxation, potentially reducing California’s future tax income.
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