retroactive
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The Tax Foundation, a nonprofit, however, notes that legal challenges to the Jan. 1, retroactive date of the tax could succeed.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
The proposed tax, which would be retroactive to billionaires who lived in the state as of Jan. 1, drew predictable opposition from the wealthy, notably Silicon Valley tech leaders.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
And when you do reach out to the agency, ask about retroactive benefits.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
The retroactive change increased the company’s total cash and cash equivalents in 2024, to $9.3 billion from $8.5 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
“That suit is so beautiful. It’s so retroactive. It’s so retroactive that it’s radioactive!”
From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie
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