Sen. Bernie Sanders unveiled a tax on wealth Tuesday as he aims to cut income inequality and fund his sprawling social programs.
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate's proposal follows a similar plan from Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat who has made a wealth tax a centerpiece of her presidential campaign. But the measure from Sanders, who has long railed against an economic system that he says favors corporations and the rich, would tax the richest Americans' assets more heavily than his rival's.
The Sanders campaign said the levy would apply to net worth above $32 million and raise an estimated $4.35 trillion over the next 10 years. It plans to put the funds toward an affordable housing plan, universal child care and Medicare for All — the candidate's signature plan. The campaign said the tax would cut the wealth of billionaires in half over 15 years.in an interview.
The Vermont independent's plan adds another wrinkle to a primary race shaped by Democrats' efforts to rein in the excesses of the largest U.S. businesses and wealthiest Americans.hurting the economy — though the candidates have worn the criticism as a badge of honor. Democrats have also looked for ways to finance vast expansions in government spending on health care and student loan forgiveness, among other programs. Sanders and Warren, two of the top contenders for the Democratic nomination, have usually ranked as the top choices among primary voters who identify themselves as liberal.A 1% tax on net worth above $32 millionA 3% tax on net worth between $250 million and $500 millionA 5% tax on net worth between $1 billion and $2.
By comparison, Warren's plan would slap a 2% annual tax on net worth above $50 million. It would tax household net worth above $1 billion at 3%.
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