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Meta strikes deal with Zuckerberg over California billionaire tax

Meta has agreed a deal with CEO Mark Zuckerberg as California voters prepare to decide on a one-time 5% tax on billionaires.

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  • Meta has agreed a deal with CEO Mark Zuckerberg that would keep him living in California if the state passes a one-time billionaire tax.
  • Californians will vote on Proposition 40, a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, on 3 November.
  • Under the deal, Zuckerberg would receive new non-voting shares he could sell to pay a potential tax bill without losing control of Meta.
  • Zuckerberg had told Meta's board he was considering moving his primary residence outside California.
  • Recent polling has shown Proposition 40 remains short of majority support with voters.
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Says Meta deal shields Zuckerberg from wealth tax

The Guardian US (Politics): Meta strikes deal with Zuckerberg to protect him from California wealth tax

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The Guardian reports that Meta struck a deal to protect Zuckerberg from a proposed California billionaire tax by giving him shares he could sell while he commits to stay in the state.

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Says Zuckerberg cuts deal to stay in California

The Daily Caller: Mark Zuckerberg Cuts Deal With Meta Board To Keep Him From Fleeing California

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The Daily Caller reports that Zuckerberg agreed to remain in California after telling Meta's board he would consider moving if voters pass a one-time 5% billionaire tax.

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