The Netherlands Nukes Its Economy! The Truth Behind the 36% Unrealized Gains Tax, NYC Tax Hike Madness: Why Mamdani's “Freeze the Rent” Backfired on Day One, World War III? U.S. vs Iran, Russia & China – What You’re Not Being Told | Weekly Recap

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Feb 22, 2026

A rapid-fire rundown of a proposed Dutch 36% tax on unrealized gains and how it could upend startup investing and liquidity. A look at New York’s sudden property tax hike after a rent-freeze promise and who actually pays. Tense global maneuvering around Iran with U.S., Russia, and China flexing naval muscle and the risks of misreading escalation.

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INSIGHT

Unrealized Gains Tax Breaks Incentives

Taxing unrealized gains forces investors to sell or borrow to pay taxes on money they never received.
Tom Bilyeu warns this will crush long-term investment incentives and slow company formation.

ANECDOTE

Quest Example Shows Real Risk

Tom uses Quest Nutrition as an example of how investor-held shares would be harmed by the law.
He explains investors owning >5% would face forced loans or a sale to pay taxes on paper gains.

ADVICE

Tax Real Cash, Not Paper Wealth

Avoid taxing phantom wealth; tax actual cash flows like dividends or loans against stock instead.
Tom Bilyeu recommends targeted rules to tax money that hits accounts, not paper value.

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Link to Live: https://www.youtube.com/live/NBV9VuftD80?si=EfZJ2PuP1EtQctiU Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today’s episode, Tom sits down with co-host Drew to unpack the Dutch government’s controversial proposal: a 36% tax on unrealized capital gains. Together, they dive deep into the potential consequences for investors, entrepreneurs, and the broader economy—explaining how taxing money you never actually receive could force harmful decisions, crush incentives, and reshape the landscape for startups and long-term investments. You’ll hear examples that bring these abstract policies to life, why real estate and certain startup investments get exemptions, and the possible ripple effects for both average investors and major players like Elon Musk. Plus, Tom lays out his vision for a simpler, fairer tax system to solve the core issues plaguing economies today. If you’re curious about wealth taxes, economic reform, and the real-world impact of government policies, this conversation is a must-listen. Tom and Drew dive into the controversial property tax hike proposed by Zoran Mamdani in New York City—a move that arrives less than two months after Mamdani campaigned on freezing rents and protecting working-class New Yorkers. Together, Tom Bilyeu and Drew break down how NYC’s budget has ballooned over the past two decades, while city services and quality of life have declined. Tom and co-host Drew dive into one of the most urgent and tense global topics—are we on the brink of World War III? With U.S., Iranian, Russian, and Chinese warships converging off Iran's coast, negotiations over nuclear deals underway, and military buildups at unprecedented levels, Tom breaks down the complex web of alliances, threats, and geopolitical maneuvers that are fueling anxiety worldwide.

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