Zuckerberg Deal On California Billionaire Tax
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- Wyatte Grantham-philipsToronto Star
- Sophie AustinToronto Star
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Under the deal, Zuckerberg will get non-voting shares he can sell to potentially foot a multi-billion-dollar tax bill in the event the proposal is approved, in exchange for a commitment to remain a resident of California, or wherever Meta maintains its headquarters, for eight years, Meta said on Wednesday.
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The wealth tax is before California voters in the election that concludes Nov. 3.
Zuckerberg is the sixth-richest person in the world with a net worth estimated at more than $220 billion, according to Forbes.
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- 21 Oct
Most of Zuckerberg’s immense wealth comes from his 13% ownership stake in Meta, which includes specialized Class B shares that give him majority shareholder voting rights.
- 22 Oct
The wealth tax is before California voters in the election that concludes Nov. 3.
- 23 Oct
A few hundred billionaires live in California, according to the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office.
Coverage 6 articles
23 Oct Zuckerberg makes deal with Meta to help him pay billionaire tax if it passes
ABC News (US)
23 Oct Mark Zuckerberg makes deal with Meta to help him pay billionaire tax if it passes
The Hindu
22 Oct How Meta struck a deal to keep Mark Zuckerberg in California despite looming billionaire tax
Los Angeles Times
22 Oct Mark Zuckerberg makes deal with Meta to help him pay California billionaire tax, if it passes
Toronto Star- 22 Oct Meta board placates Zuckerberg after threat to leave California if voters approve wealth tax measure
CBC 
21 Oct Mark Zuckerberg threatened to dump $110M California home over billionaire tax, Meta reveals in filing
New York Post
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