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Wealth tax on super-rich could raise £1.5tn globally, campaigners say

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Spain introduced a temporary “solidarity” wealth tax on the super-rich in 2022 .

Tax Justice Network said a similar tax on top 0.5% wealthiest households worldwide, at a rate of between 1.7% and 3.5% , would raise about $2.1tn .

Study excluded some exemptions in the Spanish tax including for shares in listed companies.

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