Economist Gabriel Zucman revives call for a flat tax on the super‑rich, arguing income tax virtually vanishes at the top of the wealth distributionExecutive summary: Economist Gabriel Zucman defended his proposal for a flat tax on super‑rich individuals, stating that the income tax almost disappears at the upper end of the wealth distribution. The proposal could reshape taxation of extreme wealth, affecting public finances, wealth concentration, and the behaviour of high‑net‑worth individuals. Gabriel Zucman (economist), Handelsblatt (media outlet), policymakers and ultra‑wealthy taxpayers. Continued debate in German and EU fiscal forums, possible legislative initiatives or public consultations on a wealth tax.Gabriel Zucman’s interview with Handelsblatt reiterates his longstanding proposal for a modest annual levy on total assets of the ultra‑wealthy, noting that current income‑tax provisions leave the richest fraction of the population largely untaxed. The piece frames the idea as a response to rising wealth concentration and highlights that even family‑owned businesses would not be exempt. While the proposal remains theoretical, its recurrence in German‑language media signals growing policy interest in wealth‑taxation measures.Connected developmentsGeld: Der Millionenerbe, der die Millionen nicht willHistorical wealth‑tax proposals by Gabriel ZucmanTankstellen: Ende des Tankrabatts: Lieber noch mal vollmachen - nur wann?Reichtum: „Am oberen Ende der Vermögensverteilung verschwindet die Einkommensteuer fast vollständig“Kommentar: Wirecard und kein Ende – Der Skandal nach dem SkandalReichtum: „Am oberen Ende der Vermögensverteilung verschwindet die Einkommensteuer fast vollständig“Open the full case file on Beyond →
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