Lindsay Owens, president and CEO of Groundwork Collaborative, said the new data makes clear that “tax flight is nothing more than a myth, and should be given as much credence as flat-earthers.”
“If there was any merit to the myth that tax increases on New York’s wealthy drive them away, the new IRS data should show it,” said Owens. “It doesn’t—New York’s millionaire population kept climbing years after the state raised taxes on top earners.”
The rich benefit when services are provided that keep the non rich around. It increases community vitality, food is better c culture is better, overall life quality is better.
The rich should be taxed for their own good, they may not like it but it is absolutely in their best interest.
Yeah, shocking that when you don’t force people into a life of poverty and semi decent small businesses are capable of existing…the areas suddenly start getting a little safer and people with disposable income stimulate the local economy