Californian billionaires flee potential one-off 5% wealth tax
- Posted on January 11, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Californian billionaires flee potential one-off 5% wealth tax

In 2024, California had 255 billionaires, more than any other state. A state ballot initiative aimed at taxing the state's wealthiest residents could be put to a public vote in autumn 2026.