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The Deduction

The Deduction

California's Wealth Tax Explained (And Why It Might Fail)

Sep 28, 2026 · 35m

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California's billionaire tax is on the ballot this November, and it raises more questions than answers. From lost government revenue to legal battles that could drag on for years, what would this first-in-the-nation wealth tax actually do? Hosts Kyle Hulehan and Erica York are joined by Tax Foundation Senior Fellow Jared Walczak to break down what the measure could mean for California's budget, economy, and taxpayers. They cover the risk to state revenue that funds public education, the effe...