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May 15, 2026
The Wealth Tax Debate
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The Issue:
Recent proposals for a wealth tax at both the federal and state levels have been driven in part by concern about the rapid increase in U.S. income and wealth inequality and the apparent ease with which the wealthy are able to avoid income and estate taxes. Wealth taxes have also been seen as a convenient instrument for raising tax revenues and supporting under-funded social programs. However, these proposals have drawn criticism, including from those who argue that there are other, mo
Recent proposals for a wealth tax at both the federal and state levels have been driven in part by concern about the rapid increase in U.S. income and wealth inequality and the apparent ease with which the wealthy are able to avoid income and estate taxes. Wealth taxes have also been seen as a convenient instrument for raising tax revenues and supporting under-funded social programs. However, these proposals have drawn criticism, including from those who argue that there are other, mo
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