Vice President Kamala Harris's proposal to tax unrealized capital gains is controversial and may be unconstitutional, unworkable, and economically destructive, according to tax experts. The proposal is part of a plan to increase taxes by $5 trillion over ten years.
Key Points
Proposal to tax unrealized capital gains part of plan to increase taxes by $5 trillion over ten years
Similar to President Joe Biden's budget proposal
Opposition and concerns raised by tax experts and independent poll
Cons
Controversial and may be unconstitutional, unworkable, and economically destructive
Severe problems identified by economic and tax experts
Opposition from independents and concerns about administrative challenges