State and European Wealth Tax
Federal Wealth Tax
Wealth Tax Overview
100

True/False: States are worried about a mass exodus from their state if a wealth tax is implemented?

True

100

What is the loophole Joe Biden plans on closing?

Step-up basis

100

What is a wealth tax imposed on?

Wealth

200

What country did not propose a state wealth tax?

CA, NJ, NY, TX

TX

200

What is the ultra millionaire net worth threshold?

$50 million
200

What is another word for a wealth tax?

Capital Tax or Equity Tax

300

What state is the closest to enacting a state income wealth tax?

California

300

What percent of Jeff Bezo's wealth is made up of Amazon stock?

90%

300

Why would a wealth tax be tough to calculate?

The value of some assets are hard to estimate.
400

What European country recently got rid of a wealth tax?

France

400

What state is Elizabeth Warren the senator of?

Massachusetts

400

When did the IRS launch their audit campaign focusing on returns filed by high-wealth taxpayers?

July 15th

500

What is the proposed top state income tax rate in California?

16.8%

500

What amount can be transferred tax free to children right now under President Trump?

$23 million

500

What is the "Use it or lose it" pro of a wealth tax?

The wealth tax favors those who deploy their assets more productively.