So the idea that we need to give them tax breaks on the tax they’re going to owe is ludicous.
First of all, NYC’s corporate income tax is very low already, which is one reason Amazon wants to set up shop here.
Second, we know that Amazon will fight to the death to pay as little of the income tax it owes as it possibly can.
I got a ridiculous soft-focus Socialist Realism circular from them, telling me once again to call somebody and say that I was on board.
So I called Corey Johnson’s office once more, and said NO WAY.