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A report by Americans for Tax Fairness reveals that the wealthiest American families have $8.5 trillion in untaxed capital gains, highlighting the vast wealth inequality in the U.S. The Supreme Court is set to hear a case, Moore v. United States, which could impact the ability to tax these gains and potentially block efforts to implement a federal wealth tax. The case is supported by billionaire-backed think tanks and could have significant implications for tax law and the financial obligations of the ultra-wealthy.
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.
Marc Thiessen, in a Fox News Video, argues that the Jeffrey Epstein case exemplifies how the judicial system is skewed in favor of the rich and powerful. Thiessen's commentary suggests that Epstein's wealth and connections may have played a role in how his legal matters were handled, pointing to a broader issue of inequality within the justice system. The discussion reflects ongoing concerns about how economic and social status can influence legal outcomes.