GoKawiilMeta adopts new stock plan tied to Zuckerberg's pledge to stay in California
Meta disclosed in a quarterly filing that it created a new class of non-voting stock, effective January, that could help offset taxes Zuckerberg would owe if California's Proposition 40 billionaires tax passes on Nov. 3. In exchange, Zuckerberg has committed to remain a California resident for eight years, with exceptions for unforeseen circumstances. The 5% tax would apply to Californians worth over $1 billion; Zuckerberg's net worth is about $225 billion.
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The arrangement suggests Meta views Zuckerberg's continued California residency as valuable enough to structure compensation around it, at a time when several other tech billionaires have relocated to lower-tax states like Texas and Florida. It also signals the financial stakes companies and executives are weighing as California voters consider a wealth tax, which could set a precedent other states might watch closely.
- Meta created a new non-voting Class C stock class taking effect in January, tied to a Zuckerberg dividend grant.
- Zuckerberg has committed to stay in California for eight years barring major unforeseen circumstances.
- Proposition 40 would levy a 5% tax on California residents worth over $1 billion, on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Source: cnbc.com — Jonathan Vanian, 2026-10-22
Published there as: “Meta’s deal to keep Zuckerberg in California adds fuel to wealth tax debate ahead of election”
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