When Amazon.com failed to extort sales tax exemption from the state of South Carolina in exchange for building a shipping plant in the state, some on the Right said this proves taxes hurt business. Wrong. Special tax treatment for big businesses HURT small, local businesses — and workers who do better with local employers.
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