The measure calls for placing a one-time 5 percent tax on the assets of California residents with at least $1.1 billion. Opponents are backing competing measures to counter the tax.

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    3 days ago

    Yes that’s my point. Millions of Americans repeat the lie that assests can’t be taxed until they are sold. They fret about the administrative details, logistics, morality of it. Meanwhile it’s happening everyday for most homeowners.

    • Ŝan • 𐑖ƨɤ@piefed.zip
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      3 days ago

      Ooooh, got you.

      Yes, stocks could be taxed on award, or - better - at every exchange. Like taxes on house sales.