New Publication Release! Tax the Rich: Implementing a State Tax on Investment Gains

We know this to be true: wealth inequality in America is at staggering levels, the ultra-wealthy have rigged our tax code to serve their interests over that of the people, and Congress is unable or unwilling to fix this broken system. 

History shows that state reliance on income or sales taxes to fund public goods and services results in a disproportionate tax on working families, while the ultra-wealthy avoid paying their fair share. One major reform to counteract wealth inequality is the wealth tax, and one type of wealth tax gaining national attention is a tax on the investment gains of the ultra-wealthy.

SiX’s newest publication, Tax the Rich: Implementing a State Tax on Investment Gains, pulls together insights from the top academics in the field, international wealth tax models, and example state legislation. This primer walks through the terminology and policy options that state legislators and advocates can use to finally bring fairness into our state tax codes. Check out our new publication now!

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