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#tax-reform
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago
Retirement

How to Tax Billionaires

We should abolish the estate tax to bring billionaires back into the income-tax system and simplify tax rules.
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago
UK politics

OECD urges reeves to overhaul 'inefficient' UK tax system

Britain's tax system needs urgent reform to boost economic growth, according to the OECD.
US Elections
fromFortune
9 hours ago

Americans rate Trump's tax cuts a loser as most believe they're still too high | Fortune

Most Americans believe their taxes are too high, with rising discontent despite recent tax law changes.
#taxation
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Wealth tax: Why are countries afraid to tax the ultrarich?

Voters support taxing the superrich to address inequality and budget issues, with various proposals for increased income and wealth taxes.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
UK politics

'Irresponsible' to cut inheritance tax, say Soc Dems, as Sinn Fein stay silent on its call for hike

US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Wealth tax: Why are countries afraid to tax the ultrarich?

Voters support taxing the superrich to address inequality and budget issues, with various proposals for increased income and wealth taxes.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
UK politics

'Irresponsible' to cut inheritance tax, say Soc Dems, as Sinn Fein stay silent on its call for hike

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Gap between richest and poorest Canadians kept widening in 2025, StatsCan says | CBC News

Statistics Canada reported that the income gap measuring the difference in disposable income between the top 40 percent and bottom 40 percent reached 46.7 percentage points in 2025, up from 46.4 percentage points the previous year.
Canada news
#billionaire-tax
from48 hills
1 day ago
SF politics

Rich people are lying to seniors about the billionaire tax; does the news media care? - 48 hills

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Wealth taxes on billionaires and $30 minimum wages are part of the same plan, advocate says. 'They should pay their fair share' | Fortune

SF politics
from48 hills
1 day ago

Rich people are lying to seniors about the billionaire tax; does the news media care? - 48 hills

A campaign funded by billionaires misleads Californians about the impact of a proposed billionaire tax on modest retirement savings.
US Elections
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Wealth taxes on billionaires and $30 minimum wages are part of the same plan, advocate says. 'They should pay their fair share' | Fortune

Most voters support a billionaire tax, with 52% of California voters favoring a one-time 5% tax on the state's billionaires.
NYC politics
fromFox News
2 days ago

NYC mayor cites $180K racial wealth gap to justify taxes, police cuts

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan addresses racial wealth disparities through diversity initiatives, tax increases, and police position cuts.
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Billionaire Says Insider Trading Should Be Fully Legalized

"I'm in favor of not having any rules against insider trading. I would like all the information out there as soon as it's available. Because look, as a society, we are better off knowing as soon as possible anything that is knowable."
Business
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

More than a fifth of UK's austerity children' scarred by poverty, study says

Austerity policies have led to 23% of British children experiencing long-term poverty, significantly impacting their health and life chances.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Paschal Donohoe eased concerns of top three corporate tax multinationals before joining World Bank

The Government is considering the possibility of enhanced tax credits for multinational companies, which include major players like Apple, Eli Lilly, and Microsoft.
European startups
San Francisco
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Opinion: How to convince voters to raise taxes? Cry wolf

Bay Area leaders are using fear tactics to push for a half-cent sales tax increase for mass transit, framing it as a citizen initiative.
New York City
fromQNS
6 days ago

Mamdani's push to 'tax the rich' could make sense for NYC, fiscal analysts say, despite Hochul opposition - QNS

Mayor Mamdani's proposed millionaire tax is a sound financial strategy for New York City to address budget shortfalls.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
5 days ago

PODCAST: French tax traps to avoid and why Paris is divided in two

French tax issues, residency delays, motorway tolls, and fuel concerns are key topics discussed in the latest Talking France podcast.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Karen Bass seeks City Council approval for $360-million affordable housing, using 'mansion tax' funding

Los Angeles plans to allocate over $360 million for affordable housing projects, funding 80 initiatives to create and repair over 4,000 housing units.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Some taxpayers may face 180 hit after personal allowance shake-up

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
10 hours ago

The 401(k) Gap That Lets Wealthy Savers Convert $47,500 to Roth Every Year

High earners can use the Mega Backdoor Roth strategy to contribute up to $47,500 annually to tax-free Roth accounts despite income limits.
Fundraising
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Billionaire Backlash Against a Philanthropic Dream

Warren Buffett's Giving Pledge aimed to encourage billionaires to donate over half their wealth to nonprofit causes.
fromIntelligencer
13 hours ago

The Winners This Tax Season? Private-Jet Owners.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act made the bonus depreciation permanent, allowing company executives to write off 100 percent of the cost of an investment that depreciates in value, like a humble fleet van or an eight-figure business-class jet.
US Elections
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

4 Tax Strategies for Entrepreneurs to Reduce Their Tax Bill and Increase Cash Flow

The right business structure and overlooked deductions can save entrepreneurs thousands annually.
fromFortune
6 days ago

How dual incomes and the tech boom turned the upper middle class into America's biggest income group | Fortune

The report contends that the lower rungs of the middle class shrank because more Americans got richer, with 31% of families classified as upper middle class in 2024.
Silicon Valley food
Business
fromFortune
2 days ago

Turns out the American middle class didn't die. It got richer-and felt poorer | Fortune

Affluent Americans in 2026 experience a sense of unease despite material wealth, reflecting a structural shift in the economy and perceptions of prosperity.
#wealth-tax
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Billionaire fortunes have reached all-time highs under Trump. So has the movement to tax them

A proposed 5% wealth tax on California's billionaires aims to fund public services and education, reflecting growing support for taxing the wealthy.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Washington state's historic' millionaire tax takes aim at super-rich will it succeed?

Noel Frame has faced significant challenges in raising taxes on the ultra-wealthy in Washington despite the state's need for increased revenue.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Global super-rich may have hidden $3.55tn from tax officials, says Oxfam

$3.55 trillion of global wealth is hidden from tax authorities, primarily owned by the richest 0.1% of households.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 weeks ago

Tax the Rich? Oregon Voters Could Weigh In on First-of-its-Kind Wealth Tax

A proposed 2 percent wealth tax on Oregon assets above $30 million would generate $2.7 billion annually to address the state's fiscal crisis affecting schools and transportation.
fromFortune
2 months ago
France news

Before California, France tried a wealth tax. Macron repealed it after rich people fled the country instead of paying | Fortune

SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna propose bill to impose wealth tax on billionaires

Sanders and Khanna introduced a 5% annual wealth tax on billionaires expected to raise $4.4 trillion over a decade for direct payments, Medicare expansion, and affordable housing.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Billionaire fortunes have reached all-time highs under Trump. So has the movement to tax them

A proposed 5% wealth tax on California's billionaires aims to fund public services and education, reflecting growing support for taxing the wealthy.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Washington state's historic' millionaire tax takes aim at super-rich will it succeed?

Noel Frame has faced significant challenges in raising taxes on the ultra-wealthy in Washington despite the state's need for increased revenue.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Global super-rich may have hidden $3.55tn from tax officials, says Oxfam

$3.55 trillion of global wealth is hidden from tax authorities, primarily owned by the richest 0.1% of households.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 weeks ago

Tax the Rich? Oregon Voters Could Weigh In on First-of-its-Kind Wealth Tax

A proposed 2 percent wealth tax on Oregon assets above $30 million would generate $2.7 billion annually to address the state's fiscal crisis affecting schools and transportation.
fromFortune
2 months ago
France news

Before California, France tried a wealth tax. Macron repealed it after rich people fled the country instead of paying | Fortune

SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna propose bill to impose wealth tax on billionaires

Sanders and Khanna introduced a 5% annual wealth tax on billionaires expected to raise $4.4 trillion over a decade for direct payments, Medicare expansion, and affordable housing.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: Corporate Democrats Who Refuse to Tax the Rich Are Protecting Their Donors. Vote Them Out.

New leaders are needed to advocate for working people and reform New York's inequitable tax system.
US politics
fromThe Lever
1 week ago

The Quiet Fortune Of NYC's Top Anti-Tax Democrat

A New York City Council speaker opposes tax increases while concealing her family's multimillion-dollar wealth through disclosure loopholes.
Retirement
fromEntrepreneur
9 hours ago

More Taxpayers Are Cheating. Here's Why 'The IRS Isn't Going to Catch Me' Is the New Strategy.

IRS workforce reductions lead to decreased audits and increased taxpayer noncompliance, costing the government significantly in revenue.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
6 days ago

Here's a Look at the Tax Payments and Reported Incomes of Top Governor Candidates

Tom Steyer reported a total income of $39 million in 2024, surpassing all his major opponents combined.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
11 hours ago

The $7,500 Roth Strategy Congress Couldn't Ban: How High Earners Are Sheltering Income Tax-Free in 2026

Congress attempted to eliminate powerful tax strategies for high earners, but the effort failed, preserving the Mega Backdoor Roth and backdoor Roth IRA.
#wall-street
US Elections
fromFortune
5 days ago

The world's 500 richest people made more than a quarter trillion yesterday as volatile markets react to fragile Iran war ceasefire | Fortune

Wall Street traders experienced a significant surge, with billionaires gaining $265 billion after President Trump eased tensions with a ceasefire agreement.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Wall Street bonuses hit record high as NY lawmakers debate raising taxes on the rich

Wall Street's record bonuses should not lead to increased government spending, as they may be temporary and caution is advised.
US Elections
fromFortune
5 days ago

The world's 500 richest people made more than a quarter trillion yesterday as volatile markets react to fragile Iran war ceasefire | Fortune

Wall Street traders experienced a significant surge, with billionaires gaining $265 billion after President Trump eased tensions with a ceasefire agreement.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Wall Street bonuses hit record high as NY lawmakers debate raising taxes on the rich

Wall Street's record bonuses should not lead to increased government spending, as they may be temporary and caution is advised.
#401k
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

The 2026 Roth Catch-Up Rule Hits Workers Over $145,000: 4 ETFs to Make the Most of It

Starting January 1, 2026, high earners can only make Roth-designated catch-up contributions to their 401(k) plans.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

The 2026 Rule Change That Forces Workers Earning Over $145,000 Into Roth Catch-Up Contributions

Starting January 1, 2026, high earners must make catch-up contributions to 401(k) plans as Roth contributions, impacting tax liabilities.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

The 2026 Roth Catch-Up Rule Hits Workers Over $145,000: 4 ETFs to Make the Most of It

Starting January 1, 2026, high earners can only make Roth-designated catch-up contributions to their 401(k) plans.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

The 2026 Rule Change That Forces Workers Earning Over $145,000 Into Roth Catch-Up Contributions

Starting January 1, 2026, high earners must make catch-up contributions to 401(k) plans as Roth contributions, impacting tax liabilities.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Labour's tax uncertainty is pushing Britain's wealthiest towards the exit

Britain's ultra-wealthy are considering leaving due to unstable fiscal policies rather than high tax rates.
#social-security
from24/7 Wall St.
9 hours ago
Retirement

Did Taxes on Social Security Actually Go Away? Here's the Real Story

Most seniors now avoid taxes on Social Security benefits due to a new deduction, but taxes still exist for higher earners.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
US politics

Social Security Taxes Are About to Slam Higher Earners in 2026

The Social Security taxable wage cap rose from $176,100 to $184,500, increasing payroll-tax liability for upper-middle and high earners.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
9 hours ago

Did Taxes on Social Security Actually Go Away? Here's the Real Story

Most seniors now avoid taxes on Social Security benefits due to a new deduction, but taxes still exist for higher earners.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Washington state has no income tax. It just passed one for millionaires that could be a model for other states

Washington state will implement a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million starting January 1, 2028, potentially raising $4 billion annually for education and tax credits.
Right-wing politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Economists agree: You're not crazy for feeling like the rich get richer, and the poor are doing worse. Welcome to the 'K-shaped economy' | Fortune

The K recovery illustrates a growing economic divide where the wealthy prosper while the poor struggle, echoing historical patterns of inequality.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

The Medicare Surcharge That Could Cost a High-Earning Couple More Than $10,000 a Year in Retirement

Higher earners face significantly increased Medicare premiums due to IRMAA, based on income from two years prior, not current earnings.
NYC politics
fromHell Gate
2 weeks ago

Bernie to Hochul: I Am Once Again Asking You to Tax the Rich

The NYC chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America held a 'tax the rich' rally featuring Senator Bernie Sanders, despite Mayor Mamdani's absence.
US politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Have You Paid Your "Intuit Tax"?

Oligarchs manipulate tax preparation systems to impose private taxes, increasing costs for taxpayers and protecting their monopolies.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Musk says taxing every billionaire at 100% would barely make a dent in the national debt. Bernie says tax them 5% and you're $3,000 richer | Fortune

Elon Musk and Bernie Sanders use identical federal debt mathematics to justify opposite tax positions on billionaires, with Musk opposing wealth taxes and Sanders proposing a 5% annual wealth tax generating $4.4 trillion over ten years.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Why Ophthalmologists and Other High-Earning Specialists Are Combining Two Plans to Shelter Over $100,000 a Year

Self-employed individuals can shelter over $150,000 from federal taxes using a Solo 401(k) and a defined benefit pension plan.
#wealth-inequality
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Yes, the rich must start paying their fair share of taxes | Bernie Sanders

The wealth gap in America has reached unprecedented levels, with the top 1% owning more than the bottom 93%.
Business
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Billionaire says US wealth inequality is 'completely unsustainable as a society' | Fortune

The top 1% of U.S. households owns 31.7% of wealth, matching the bottom 90%, creating the widest gap since 1989 while the top 10% accounts for nearly 50% of consumer spending.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

State lawmakers have introduced 100+ bills to rein in wealth hoarding

At least 19 states have introduced over 100 bills in the 2026 legislative session to address wealth inequality and rising costs of living through tax policy reforms and wealth redistribution measures.
fromFortune
2 months ago
World news

Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires across 24 countries are demanding Davos leaders to tax them more: 'Tax us. Tax the super rich.' | Fortune

US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Yes, the rich must start paying their fair share of taxes | Bernie Sanders

The wealth gap in America has reached unprecedented levels, with the top 1% owning more than the bottom 93%.
Business
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Billionaire says US wealth inequality is 'completely unsustainable as a society' | Fortune

The top 1% of U.S. households owns 31.7% of wealth, matching the bottom 90%, creating the widest gap since 1989 while the top 10% accounts for nearly 50% of consumer spending.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

State lawmakers have introduced 100+ bills to rein in wealth hoarding

At least 19 states have introduced over 100 bills in the 2026 legislative session to address wealth inequality and rising costs of living through tax policy reforms and wealth redistribution measures.
fromFortune
2 months ago
World news

Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires across 24 countries are demanding Davos leaders to tax them more: 'Tax us. Tax the super rich.' | Fortune

SF politics
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

We asked every S.F. politician about the 'Overpaid CEO tax' proposal. Here are their answers.

San Francisco voters will decide on a tax measure targeting wealthy corporations in June 2026, potentially reversing recent tax reforms.
Public health
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Higher-Income Retirees Face a Net Loss as IRMAA Surcharges Swallow the 2026 Social Security COLA

Social Security's 2.8% COLA increase is largely consumed by Medicare premium increases and IRMAA surcharges, leaving retirees with minimal net purchasing power gains.
Public health
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm a millionaire living in Washington. I'm happy to pay more in taxes - it helps everybody.

A self-made millionaire who experienced poverty acknowledges that wealth accumulation requires more than hard work, including luck, opportunity, and systemic advantages beyond individual effort.
#california-wealth-tax
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Proposed California billionaire tax shows early support in new poll

A proposed California wealth tax on billionaires' assets shows early support from about half of likely voters, though 23% remain unsure and the measure needs signature gathering to reach the November ballot.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Proposed California billionaire tax shows early support in new poll

A proposed California wealth tax on billionaires' assets shows early support from about half of likely voters, though 23% remain unsure and the measure needs signature gathering to reach the November ballot.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

The Daily Dirt: Applying tax the rich to rent stabilization

An income-tax surcharge on high-earning rent-stabilized tenants could generate revenue while incentivizing them to move to better housing, freeing apartments for those with greater need.
NYC politics
fromDailycaller
1 month ago

Mamdani Finds New Ally In Bid To Slap New York City's Rich With Eye-Watering Taxes

New York's Democratic-controlled Assembly proposed tax increases on corporations and wealthy earners championed by socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani, contradicting Governor Hochul's no-tax-increase pledge.
NYC politics
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

NY state lawmakers propose boosting taxes on the rich, challenging Hochul and aligning with Mamdani

New York state lawmakers propose tax increases on wealthy individuals and corporations to provide $5 billion to New York City, aligning with Mayor Mamdani's affordability agenda while challenging Governor Hochul's opposition to personal income tax hikes.
New York City
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Opinion | European-scale taxation, New York-scale dysfunction

New York City's $127 billion budget has ballooned faster than growth and population, producing very high per-capita spending with middling public outcomes.
#tax-policy
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
NYC politics

New York Democrats to propose income tax hike that Gov. Kathy Hochul opposes

NYC politics
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

Hike NYC taxes or leave them? What 'tax the rich' misses about New York's affordability crisis

New York's affordability crisis requires economically sound policy, not reflexive taxation that risks weakening the economic engine supporting working families through reduced hiring and investment.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
NYC politics

New York Democrats to propose income tax hike that Gov. Kathy Hochul opposes

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Top NY Dems will back Mamdani's 'tax the rich' push in budget: report

Democratic lawmakers support Mayor Mamdani's proposal to increase taxes on New York City millionaires, signaling willingness to challenge Governor Hochul's opposition to wealthy tax hikes.
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

The Economic Myths Supporting The Existence Of Billionaires

My suggestion is to unlearn the stupid ideas about capitalism that dominate our education system and our political discourse. Replace them with something approximating reality.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Most Americans Think the Rich Don't Pay Taxes; The Numbers Tell a More Uncomfortable Story

Tax fairness is contested: sales taxes apply equally, while income taxes (progressive versus flat) provoke debate and actual tax burdens differ across wealth levels.
NYC politics
fromFOX 5 New York
1 month ago

Hochul stands firm against Mamdani's push to tax the rich in NYC

Governor Hochul opposes Mayor Mamdani's proposed millionaire tax increase while he threatens a 9.5% property tax hike if the state does not approve the income tax increase.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm a millionaire living in California. I'm happy to pay higher taxes since I have more wealth - it just makes sense.

I never thought I'd live in California. I grew up in Colorado, went to college in Boston, and lived in Texas. I came out here for business school because I wanted to be at Stanford, and because you could play golf during the winter. Now I love it here. It has nothing to do with taxes; taxes have never been anywhere on our list of criteria for deciding where to live. I want to live where my family is and love the weather, the jobs,
US politics
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

High Earners Who Pay 37% to the IRS Actually Have an Easy Workaround Now | PZA

PZA provides federally tax-exempt, AMT-free municipal-bond income (about 3.9% yield) that preserves after-tax yield for high-bracket investors versus taxable bonds.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

California mulls a billionaire tax, revealing a deeply divided state

A proposed California one-time 5% billionaire tax aims to replace federal Medicaid funding lost to the OBBBA by preserving Medi-Cal services for vulnerable patients.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Billionaire tax proposal roils Bay Area havens, divides politicians

When billionaire venture capitalist Vinod Khosla publicly branded Rep. Ro Khanna a "commie comrade" over the weekend, it was more than a personal jab - it was a sign of how fiercely a new proposal to tax California's billionaires is dividing Silicon Valley and the state's political class. The proposal, which would impose a one-time "emergency tax" on the net worth of California residents worth more than $1 billion, is roiling some of the Bay Area's havens for the ultra-wealthy.
California
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Wealth tax would cause California's rich to flee, Gov Newsom warns

A one-time 5% wealth tax on California billionaires risks driving wealthy residents out, shrinking future tax revenue and undermining state budget funding.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

10 States Crushing Wallets with Sky-High Tax Burdens In 2026

When it comes to tax season, it's always an annual reminder that where you live does determine how much of your paycheck actually stays in your pocket. While federal taxes apply equally across state lines, state and local taxes can vary, often dramatically, and for residents of the highest-taxed states, the difference can amount to thousands of dollars every year.
US politics
NYC politics
from710 WOR
1 month ago

22 NYC Council Members Push To Tax Millionaires | 710 WOR

Twenty-two NYC Council members urge state lawmakers to pass the Fair Share Act, enabling a 2% income tax on residents earning over $1 million to address the city's $5.4 billion budget deficit.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: 'Tax the rich' scheme won't fix broken health system

Taxing the rich will not fix a broken health system; structural reforms targeting cost drivers, regulation, administrative complexity, and distorted incentives are required.
California
from48 hills
1 month ago

Democratic candidates run away from the billionaire tax - 48 hills

Most California Democratic gubernatorial candidates at the convention declined to publicly support the proposed billionaire tax; Tony Thurmond alone has openly backed it.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Editorial | One promise Mayor Mamdani can afford to break | amNewYork

Raising taxes on the wealthy risks driving businesses and residents away; fiscal efficiency and service redesign should close New York City's budget gap.
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Oregon Democrats Want to Nix Trump's Tax Cuts From State Code

Oregon lost $888 million from federal H.R. 1 tax changes; progressives seek to restore $311 million by repealing three replicated federal tax breaks.
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