https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mark-zuckerberg-s-creative-plan-to-pay-california-s-proposed-billionaire-tax-without-losing-control-of-metaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mark-zuckerberg-s-creative-plan-to-pay-california-s-proposed-billionaire-tax-without-losing-control-of-metahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mark-zuckerberg-s-creative-plan-to-pay-california-s-proposed-billionaire-tax-without-losing-control-of-meta#u155687Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:20:29 +0000Meta has struck a deal to help Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg handle a potential billionaire tax in California while allowing him to maintain control of the company. Zuckerberg discussed leaving California over the proposed wealth tax, which prompted concerns and negotiations. Under the arrangement, Meta created a new class of shares designed to assist him in meeting potential tax obligations without diluting his voting power. Zuckerberg currently owns 13 percent of Meta and controls 61 percent of its votes, facing the looming state tax measure.Why it mattersCalifornia is weighing a w