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The Communist League of Revolutionary Workers–Internationalist

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— Karl Marx

Tax Breaks Only Benefit the Wealthy

Jul 22, 2024

Michigan taxpayers keep funding big corporations in the form of tax breaks that the legislature and governor approve. A recent example shows how the money is being wasted.

A company named Switch, near Grand Rapids, promised to create 1,000 jobs by 2022. It was given millions of dollars in tax breaks. But as of 2024, they have created only 26 jobs. Switch is still receiving some of the tax breaks—a million dollars worth!

That comes out to a $38,000 tax break the company gets, per job!