# Professional classes block tax on super-rich

An opinion piece argues that professional intermediaries, such as lawyers and accountants, are obstructing efforts to impose a wealth tax on the super-rich. These groups benefit from maintaining complex tax avoidance structures, undermining proposals for greater fiscal equity. The piece highlights the political and economic challenges of taxing extreme wealth.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/25/andy-burnham-tax-super-rich-gen-x-baby-boomers-professional-class) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:00:45 GMT