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If We Tax Rich People... They Will Just Leave! (youtu.be)

submitted 1 month ago by ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world

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Capital flight is ultimately a myth cause the people who complain about high taxes and moving are already not paying taxes.

The vast majority of people aren't going to give up their homes to save a few bucks.

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[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

I already did! I moved to California instead of undesirable places with <50% its CoL/taxes. And rent/taxes are a much bigger percentage of my income than they are for the rich!