Charles Simonyi, known for Microsoft Word and Excel, avoided property taxes by living on a superyacht. His custom-built vessel, Skat, offered waterfront views and freedom from regulations. The yacht featured a minimalist interior inspired by art galleries and advanced noise reduction engineering. Simonyi later transitioned to space tourism before upgrading to another large yacht. He sold Skat in 2021, continuing his unique lifestyle choices.

Decades before the world's richest people began leaving high-tax states like California and New York for Florida and Texas, one tech mogul quietly found his own way to avoid local…

Charles Simonyi, known for Microsoft Word and Excel, avoided property taxes by living on a superyacht. His custom-built vessel, Skat, offered waterfront views and freedom from…