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The Mega Files: America’s new billionaires
Internet company to consolidate all of its intellectual property in the US
The consensus is 2020 will see another year of this happy miracle of growth and low unemployment
Even though the levies are paid by the very rich, the burden is carried by virtually everyone
PM says move will free £6bn a year for NHS and other priorities
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The super-rich need to pay more but punitive policies could misfire
Bill Gates is not the only sceptic of Elizabeth Warren’s progressive policy
Plans would create safety net for countries to ensure no company escapes levy
Wages are stagnant, but individual tax accounts could revolutionise collection and reduce evasion
A wealth fund could address the economic gap between rich companies and the public sector
Big countries have something to lose; poorer countries would be the biggest winners
The case is building for annual levies on fortunes
Budget agency chief says debt is on ‘unsustainable course’ and rising faster than expected
US president Donald Trump considers tax cuts to stimulate the economy
US president says his options include reductions in capital gains and payroll taxes
Shareholders in Bermuda affiliate drop attempt to sue private equity firm in New York
Voters and politicians agree it is time to slice the economic pie more evenly
Hedge fund magnate argues that eliminating waste and income tax loopholes are better options
Two-year agreement announced by Trump would raise federal spending significantly
Treasury secretary’s warning sets stage for high-stakes showdown over fiscal policy
Backers of levy on assets of top 0.1% include Chris Hughes and George Soros
Rises in taxes on the ultra-wealthy risk being undermined by the generous tax break given for charitable donations
Moody’s says balances will continue to fall as businesses cut debt and pay out to investors
