The White House wants to close a tax loophole used by the ultra-rich
A plan to go after unrealised capital gains faces big hurdles
MOST AMERICANS want the government to impose higher taxes on the ultra-rich. Every few months or so Democratic lawmakers unveil plans for doing just that, only to stumble well before enacting them. It is not just that the wealthy can afford powerful lobbyists. The nature of their fortunes also makes them an elusive target for tax authorities. A new proposal by the Biden administration may offer a partial solution, provided it can overcome political and legal hurdles.
This article appeared in the Finance & economics section of the print edition under the headline “Before death do us part”
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