Silicon Valley is actively strategizing against California's proposed billionaire tax, which targets wealthy individuals to address state budget deficits. The discussions highlight a broader conflict between the tech industry and state tax policies, as many in the industry view the tax as detrimental to their interests.
President Trump's new "no tax on tips" policy exempts various occupations, including social media influencers, from paying income tax on their tip income. As part of his 2024 campaign promises, this policy allows creators to claim deductions on qualifying tip income, benefiting the middle class of digital content creators.