Marlene Engelhorn: Austrian Heiress Advocates for Wealth Tax

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Taxmenow Co-Founder

Austrian heiress Marlene Engelhorn has gained widespread attention for her outspoken advocacy of wealth tax policies. The 29-year-old Engelhorn, born in Vienna in 1992, has publicly stated her intention to donate 90 percent of her inheritance to promote social justice.

In a recent interview, Engelhorn expressed her belief that philanthropy is an insufficient solution to income inequality and that a wealth tax is a necessary step toward leveling the playing field. "Inheritance is a lottery," she said. "It's not fair that some people are born into wealth while others are born into poverty."

Engelhorn's advocacy has resonated with many around the world, and she has emerged as a prominent voice in the movement for tax reform. In 2021, she co-founded the initiative taxmenow, which aims to raise awareness about the issue of wealth inequality and advocate for progressive taxation policies.

Engelhorn's decision to donate the bulk of her inheritance is a bold move that has both inspired and divided opinion. Some have praised her for her generosity, while others have criticized her for not using her wealth to support charitable causes. Engelhorn, however, maintains that a wealth tax is the most effective way to address the systemic problems that perpetuate income inequality.