Truthout
Wealth Tax
Bernie Sanders Introduces Bills to Fix the “Corrupt and Rigged Tax Code”
As budget chairman, Sanders has introduced bills to tax corporations and the wealthy while helping the working class.
While Democrats Pass Stimulus, Republicans Unveil Estate Tax Repeal for Top 0.1%
Republicans have unveiled their latest attempt to repeal the estate tax that only affects the richest of the rich.
Elizabeth Warren Unveils 2 Percent Wealth Tax on “Ultra-Millionaires”
The Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2021 calls for a 2 percent tax on wealth between $50 million and $1 billion.
Warren Says Her First Move on Finance Committee Will Be a Wealth Tax
After landing a spot on the Finance Committee, Warren said, “It is time to make the ultra-rich pay their fair share.”
Argentina Approves Tax on Millionaires to Fund COVID-19 Recovery
Senators passed a bill imposing a tax of at least 2 percent on individuals with assets worth more than $2.45 million.
Dems Demand Increase in IRS Funding to Pursue Rich Tax Shirkers — Like Trump
An upcoming appropriations bill will ensure that the wealthy are no longer able to shirk their responsibilities.
To Confront Coronavirus, We Need an Emergency Wealth Tax
A one-time 3 percent wealth tax on the world’s richest 10 percent could raise $9 trillion toward economic recovery.
New Poll Finds Majority of Americans Back Warren’s Ultra-Millionaire Tax
Fifty-seven percent of Republicans support the Massachusetts Senator's plan.
Even With a Wealth Tax, Economic Policy Ensures Billionaires Will Exist
Within our current system, we can't limit the voices of the super rich -- but we can amplify the voices of the non-rich.
Billionaires Are Panicking Over the Growing Popularity of a Wealth Tax
Billionaires are scaremongering about market crashes because they don’t like what they see in the presidential primary.