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Tax Foundation · Mar 19, 2026

Would California’s Wealth Tax Be Temporary?

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Bottom Line

💡 Would California’s Wealth Tax Be Temporary?. General industry update.

Summary

Proponents of a California wealth tax ballot initiative insist that the proposed wealth tax is temporary: a one-time 5 percent tax that can be paid upfront or over five years with deferral charges. Others are skeptical that the wealth tax would be allowed to expire.

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State and local tax specialists

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