Of course the consitution already forbids a wealth tax.

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Submitted by Lyle (United States), Oct 3, 2019 18:27

Recall that the Supreme court declared the income tax unconstitutional resulting in the 16th amendment being passed to allow it. I doubt that you could get 2/3 of either house to pass the amendment and get 3/4 of the states to ratify it.


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