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Old 06-21-2011, 07:31 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by Elfwreck View Post
I don't like the idea of companies being allowed to make contracts with a state to avoid paying taxes. I wouldn't mind if there was a policy--"any company that offers X jobs + $Y investment over Z years is exempt from taxes over those years"--but don't want private bargains to evade the legal standards.

Also, it looks like they're offering investment/jobs for 3 years, in order to avoid 4.5 years of taxes. Why would the state take that? Why not say, "No, we're pretty sure you're planning on doing a lot of business here anyway; pay your damn taxes like everyone else."
As a consumer and frustrated citizen who pay taxes and see nothing in return , I think is better for both parties and us, the consumers, agree on that and move on.

There is no policy for this and needs to pass congress approvals I think, but we are talking about lot of permanent jobs that won't hurt the economy and the state.

I would be happy if I don't have to pay taxes every time I buy a Kindle book though.
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