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49. It's the complexity of their laws that defeats some businesses

Wed Jan 23, 2013, 05:05 PM

Jan 2013

I didn't mind paying merchant sales taxes in California -- what I hated was the hours and headache, trying to figure out which forms to fill out and what they'd accept for paperwork. My accountant told me he hated dealing with California, and I avoid doing any business there if I can.

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California residents, businesses consider bailing on Golden State over taxes [View all] Bennyboy Jan 2013 OP

I'm sure Texas' well funded infrastructure eagerly awaits them. bluedigger Jan 2013 #1

Vintners in Napa Valley? Auggie Jan 2013 #2

Or Nevada DollarBillHines Jan 2013 #8

Napa wineries don't need to be located in California Xithras Jan 2013 #12

Producers -- especially top producers -- are never going to ship their juice four hours away Auggie Jan 2013 #30

Define "top producer" Xithras Jan 2013 #44

According to the wine expert of Food & Wine magazine, Anthony Giglio, the answer is a simple kentauros Jan 2013 #17

We've got Pierce's disease in Texas LeftInTX Jan 2013 #50

I can see the limo train Politicalboi Jan 2013 #3

MY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RETIREMENT COMES FROM OUT OF STATE ROBROX Jan 2013 #67

I don't think one can make Napa Valley wines in Texas. Webster Green Jan 2013 #4

Or Wyoming, for that matter! arcane1 Jan 2013 #10

Recent report shows California taxes have not driven millionaires away. Business too? Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2013 #5

Thanks for this. I've bookmarked it just in case I run into a rabid RightwingWooWoo. eom BlueCaliDem Jan 2013 #15

+1, the fox story/Phil mickelson announcement all ANECDOTAL evidence. alp227 Jan 2013 #22

Frankly, we won't miss them. JDPriestly Jan 2013 #6

And it may help with the Bay Area traffic Retrograde Jan 2013 #33

Same for Los Angeles. JDPriestly Jan 2013 #48

For real, don't let the door hit you on the way out. raouldukelives Jan 2013 #38

I think it is a load of crap. DollarBillHines Jan 2013 #7

Texas? Sheer misery. Who would want to live there? JDPriestly Jan 2013 #45

From the article: "While most of the evidence of an exodus so far is anecdotal..." arcane1 Jan 2013 #9

Since the source is Fox "News" Channel, *everything* is anecdotal - or wishful thinking. BlueCaliDem Jan 2013 #13

You forgot, fox news fought for the legal right to lie to its viewers so thats also an option. nt cstanleytech Jan 2013 #31

They grow grapes in many parts of Texas. Manifestor_of_Light Jan 2013 #53

Not as easy as California. LeftInTX Jan 2013 #58

I'm in San Antonio - air quality is excellent for a large city LeftInTX Jan 2013 #55

Folks, consider the source of this story. That is all you need to know about this one. olddad56 Jan 2013 #11

Horseshit. MindPilot Jan 2013 #14

Excellent stuff folks! Bennyboy Jan 2013 #16

Don't let the door hit your butt, and take your friends too. nt bemildred Jan 2013 #18

These are the same companies that outsource all their jobs to Third World countries. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #19

consider the source. barbtries Jan 2013 #20

That idiot Larry Kudlow Turbineguy Jan 2013 #21

I can see it now,...all the Atlas Shrugged fans creaming their jeans. Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2013 #23

This is posted in the wrong forum Bradical79 Jan 2013 #24

If this is true, they should not let the door hit them in the be-hind as they leave. LoisB Jan 2013 #25

California IS a hassle. I can't tell you the # of forms I had to fill out... mainer Jan 2013 #26

Really? SoapBox Jan 2013 #62

I've been running my own business in CA for three years now Downtown Hound Jan 2013 #64

Thank you. That means more sales for a Californian. LoisB Jan 2013 #65

I heard this same argument when Prop. 13 was being considered... KansDem Jan 2013 #27

and Cali will get bluer and more Democratic. I'm all for it. Enjoy texas people TeamPooka Jan 2013 #28

I enjoy Texas people every day! kentauros Jan 2013 #32

I like visiting Texas too. Austin's SXSW is great! TeamPooka Jan 2013 #34

But we don't want them KatyMan Jan 2013 #37

I suspect that CA conservatives kentauros Jan 2013 #39

Probably won't happen. Igel Jan 2013 #40

good riddance.... mike_c Jan 2013 #29

Why the hating on Texas? KatyMan Jan 2013 #35

There's an invisible middle name to DU: kentauros Jan 2013 #42

I dunno about Texas, JoeyT Jan 2013 #52

I guess it depends on your idea of what a lot is KatyMan Jan 2013 #56

So far from 150k that you couldn't see it on a clear night with a good telescope. JoeyT Jan 2013 #61

you get what you pay for oldandhappy Jan 2013 #36

Texas is not very far behind California KatyMan Jan 2013 #43

Why the need to debunk it? Downtown Hound Jan 2013 #41

This is not gonna be very popular, and I don't mind paying my fair share... WhoWoodaKnew Jan 2013 #46

It's the complexity of their laws that defeats some businesses mainer Jan 2013 #49

Can hear the ocean from my house. We're not going anywhere. kiranon Jan 2013 #47

Bullshit. I work in the Santa Clara and more jobs are coming in, not going out still_one Jan 2013 #51

Relocation of a business to another state will cost money too bluestateguy Jan 2013 #54

How are vintners in Napa going to leave adieu Jan 2013 #57

They would just move their corporate HQ SpartanDem Jan 2013 #66

Yay!! Less traffic! savalez Jan 2013 #59

It's the perennial Love to Hate California Fest. Happens with regularity. Housing prices are libdem4life Jan 2013 #60

Maybe they'd like some Cheese with that Whine.. BadGimp Jan 2013 #63

Fine! Let's revoke their visiting privileges too while we're at it Duer 157099 Jan 2013 #68

This is quite silly. byronius Jan 2013 #69

Locking REP Jan 2013 #70