The New York Times: California: Liberal Model or Cautionary Tale?

Below is an excerpt of an LTE by ITEP Research Director Carl Davis:

 

Of course, the very richest people in California pay more tax than they would if they lived in Texas or Washington. But these top earners can afford to live wherever they want. The best available research concludes that top earners rarely move because of taxes and, indeed, tend to move less often than everyone else. Read more

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