Lower taxes and less regulation are great for business, but some are thriving in high-tax states like New York and California. On my new podcast, Ralph Benko explains the “Tamny Axiom.” Hint: There’s something more valuable in those states than low taxes.
Why Some Businesses Survive in High-Tax States
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Some states manage to hang on to businesses in spite of their inhospitable tax policies. (Photo: Hero Images/Getty Images)