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🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Norwegian billionaire moved to Switzerland to avoid wealth tax: Now he warns Mette Frederiksen

Norwegian billionaire Jens Rugseth warns Danish leaders against increasing wealth tax, citing mass capital flight from Norway after similar measures.

Feb 28 • 07:51 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Norwegian billionaire fled to Switzerland. Now he has a sharp warning for Mette Frederiksen

Norwegian billionaire Jens Rugseth warns Denmark's politicians against increasing wealth taxes, citing a recent capital flight from Norway as a cautionary tale.

Feb 28 • 07:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mega Sena of the Billionaire Turn yielded almost R$ 500 million to public coffers in taxes

The Mega Sena lottery draw yielded almost R$ 500 million to the Brazilian federal government in taxes from its record-breaking 2025 payout.

Feb 24 • 15:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye California: Steven Spielberg moves to New York amid controversy over the billionaire tax

Steven Spielberg has decided to move from California to New York amidst ongoing discussions about a proposed millionaire tax in California.

Feb 24 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

California, here are the effects of the tax on the super-rich: "Spielberg escapes to New York"

A controversial tax on ultra-wealthy individuals in California has led to notable figures like Steven Spielberg moving to New York to avoid the financial burden.

Feb 20 • 21:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Why the Democrats hesitate to raise taxes on the rich

The Democratic Party in the U.S. is divided over the proposal to raise taxes on the wealthy, with prominent figures opposing a new 'billionaire tax.'

Feb 20 • 13:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Wall Street Journal: Low Billionaire Taxes Threaten Balance of America’s Economy

The Wall Street Journal has warned that the low effective tax burden on billionaires is no longer just a political issue, but poses broader economic implications for the United States.

Feb 19 • 12:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Bernie Sanders rails against billionaire ‘greed’ amid California tax battle

Bernie Sanders delivered a passionate speech in Los Angeles urging California voters to support a proposed tax on the state’s wealthiest residents to combat economic inequality.

Feb 19 • 06:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Kanpur: When Shivam Mishra Brandished a Pistol at Income Tax Officials!

The case of a Lamborghini accident in Kanpur involving Shivam Mishra, son of billionaire tobacco businessman KK Mishra, has drawn attention amid allegations of reckless driving and prior misconduct.

Feb 10 • 13:03 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

California billionaires flee state’s wealth tax in the most-predictable result ever

California's wealthiest residents are leaving the state in response to a newly proposed Billionaire Tax Act, which imposes a one-time 5% tax on individuals with a net worth exceeding $1 billion.

Jan 16 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Gavin Newsom comes out swinging against California billionaire tax

California Governor Gavin Newsom reaffirms his commitment to oppose a proposed billionaire tax amid significant backlash and threats from tech leaders to leave the state.

Jan 13 • 17:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Peter Thiel makes $3m donation to fight California’s proposed billionaire tax

Peter Thiel has donated $3 million to a lobbying group opposing California's proposed wealth tax targeting billionaires amid concerns from the ultra-wealthy.

Jan 12 • 23:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Blue state's billionaire exodus about to get much worse in 2026, insider warns

An insider warns that the mass migration of billionaire business leaders from California, including notable figures like Larry Page and Larry Ellison, is expected to accelerate significantly in 2026 due to upcoming tax proposals.

Jan 9 • 00:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Tech titans divided over whether to pay billionaire tax or flee California

A contentious debate has emerged among California tech billionaires regarding a proposed tax on their assets, with some considering relocation as a response to the potential legislation.

Jan 8 • 10:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Billionaire Larry Page Leaves California Due to Taxes

Larry Page, co-founder of Alphabet and a prominent U.S. businessman, has moved from California to Delaware, shifting his property registrations amid impending tax votes in California.

Jan 8 • 06:48 UTC

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