[Arioch7]

A valid point. Let me say that I do raise my prices but if the USA turned Left-Wing, I would NOT be able to raise my prices to compensate. People would not buy and THEY would put me out of Business. So, at that point, it is not even my choice.

I will give you an example out of my life. I was going to buy a condo and rent it as an apartment. After my accountant ran the figures, I WOULD make a profit. However, after taxes it would amount to 100 bucks a week.

Now, I could deliver Pizza two nights a week and make 200-300 Dollars TAX FREE! Of course, I am a bit too old but doesnt that tell you something?

What is the point of me investing capital on that scale and risk to get less then a PIZZA BOY!

Of course, I am looking at other states with less restrictive codes. So, my home state loses out on ANY revenue from my ventures.

I am familiar with the LAffer Curve and basic economic theory but the things I am describing are NOT thoery, but reality.

BTW, I am not trying to be antagonistic, I just come across that way. :D

[Torie]

You don't come across as atagonistic at all. I beg to differ. The business about passing along tax costs depends on the global supply and demand of capital, and the elasticity thereof. Much is written about that topic. And some of it is rather speculative. Granted, I haven't kept up on the econometric literature on that the past few years. It is hard to remain on "expert" on absolutely everything. :)