How Mark Zuckerberg Pushed Meta to Shield Him From California’s Proposed Wealth Tax

New York Times - Oct 22, 2026

The billionaire told Meta’s board that he planned to list his Silicon Valley home for sale. The company remade its stock structure to help him pay the tax if voters pass it.

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