High-profile figures such as Google co-founder Larry Page and venture capitalist Peter Thiel are reportedly among those considering relocation if the measure advances.
Source: Exclusive | California billionaires plan exodus if state wealth tax passes — New York Post
https://nypost.com/2024/xx/xx/california-billionaires-plan-exodus-if-state-wealth-tax-passes/
Billionaires on the Move
Tax advisors who work closely with California’s wealthiest residents say the threat alone is enough to drive behavior change. David Lesperance, a tax advisor specializing in venture capital and private equity clients, summed up the sentiment bluntly.
“Elon Musk, Tim Cook — any of these guys, they don’t need to be in Palo Alto to do what they do,” Lesperance said, emphasizing how mobile today’s billionaires have become.
States like Florida and Texas, which have no state income tax, are increasingly attractive alternatives. These jurisdictions market themselves as business-friendly environments that reward entrepreneurship rather than penalize accumulated wealth.
