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CPA Practice Advisor · May 28, 2026

Newsom Vows to Levy 100% Tax on California Recipients of Trump’s $1.8 Billion ‘Slush Fund’

Tax Brief summary and classification of the original reporting.

Bottom Line

💡 Newsom Vows to Levy 100% Tax on California Recipients of Trump’s $1.8 Billion.... General industry update.

Summary

Gov. Gavin Newsom indicated that he would need action from the Democratic-led California Legislature to impose the new tax. If adopted, the measure would likely face legal challenge.

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Category: backgroundPriority: informationalReason: General tax news

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state

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State and local tax specialists

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