Tax Partner Eugenio Grageda published an article in Tax Notes International analyzing the potential effects of a wealth tax in Mexico. Wealth taxes have risen in popularity in recent years, with a number of countries — including Mexico — discussing the possibility of implementing them. In this article, Mr. Grageda examines the economic effects, administrative issues and design challenges involved in instituting such a tax as well as highlights three key components that must play a role in the decision: the taxable unit, rate structure and applicable thresholds.