Why would a business owner move their business to PA from NY?

PA Chamber now advertising PA is open for business for those in NYC faced with a socialist mayoral candidate. 

Comparing Business Policies

Corporate Income Tax

  • NY: 7.25%
  • PA: 7.99%, and dropping.

Personal Income Tax

  • NY: 4-10% (NYC add more local tax of 3%)
  • PA: 3.07%

Sales Tax

  • NY: 4% with another 4% adding in state/local
  • PA: 6%.

Gas Tax

  • NY: 16.5 cents
  • PA: 57.6 cents

Regulations

  • NY: 250,000 (just added $9 congestion tax in NYC)
  • PA: 153,000.

Housing

  • NY: $780,000 median home price
  • PA: $272,000 median home price

Commercial Rent:

  • NY: NYC- $100 sq ft, Albany- $30-40 sq ft
  • PA: $20-30 sq ft

Small Business Survival Rate

  • NY: 47% (below the nation avg 48.9%)
  • PA: 54%

Should You Move to PA from NY for Business Climate?

  • Recommendation: Yes, moving to PA from NY is likely advantageous for most business owners, particularly those in NYC

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