Bill Gates told the World Economic Forum that countries, companies and individuals who have the most "should be pushed to be more generous."

Bill Gates wants ultra-wealthy individuals to pay more tax — and now a growing chorus of billionaires agree.

In his annual “Ask Me Anything” forum on Reddit last year, the Microsoft cofounder said he was “surprised” that taxes for the rich haven’t been increased more.

Gates doubled down on his calls to tax the rich in a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week. He said the wealthiest nations should donate more money to developing countries to help redress inequality.

“Those who have the most — whether it’s countries, companies, or individuals — should be pushed to be more generous,” he said.

It seems others agree, as more than 250 ultra-wealthy people signed an open letter calling for global leaders to impose a wealth tax.

  • HubertManne@kbin.social
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    8 months ago

    again. disengenous. the reason specifically bill calls for higher taxes for his class rather than just paying extra himself is because he wants to maintain his relative level. its great you think he has more than enough but this is not about someone voluntarily paying to fund the US. Its about collecting taxes on the wealthy. The response he should just pay more and stay out of it is just nonsensical.