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Billionaires in Europe "evade" taxes just like every other billionaire. Most of their wealth is assets, which is why their tax rates don't seem right if you don't understand how economics works.
You still pay tax of assets though..
Hahahahaha you're funny
In the NL you do, there is a wealth tax. IDK how effective it is, but at least they are trying.
It's effective in getting momey from the wealthier middle class. Like most of the tax related ruling and laws.
I think what limits its effectiveness is mostly that it's only the NL doing it. If it was EU wide, or even US-wide, the world would change a lot.
Even if it's not perfect now, I see that it is good that this tax exists for two reasons:
The property tax rate where I'm at is 1.7%, and the appraisal districts WAY undervalue properties. A house will sell for 5 million in the city where I work, and their value on the tax roll is $300,000.