"$8.5 Trillion Untaxed: The Case for a Billionaire Income Tax in the US"
A report by Americans for Tax Fairness reveals that Americans worth over $100 million held $8.5 trillion in untaxed profits in 2022, primarily from unrealized capital gains. This wealth, concentrated among 0.05% of households, may escape taxation without legislative changes. Proposals like the "Billionaires Income Tax" and ending the stepped-up basis loophole aim to tax these gains and could generate significant revenue. However, these proposals lack Republican support. The current tax system exacerbates wealth and racial disparities, with the majority of this untaxed wealth held by white households.