The Real Tax Burden on Employers Is Bigger Than Most Think

It’s not just tax rates — it is the total cost of hiring, compliance, and staying in place.

by Dan J. Harkey

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My articles break down why the real burden on employers in California and New York goes beyond headline tax rates. From corporate taxes and payroll deductions to the broader costs of hiring and compliance, the gap relative to Florida and Texas is meaningful. Florida and Texas are not just low-tax states — they are lower-friction states.

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Meet Dan J. Harkey

Master Educator | Business & Finance Consultant | Mentor

Giving back to the real estate community and helping others is a proven method of developing lasting and sustaining relationships and friendships.

Dan brings a wealth of knowledge spanning back to 1972. In addition to a life teaching credential, and has owned and operated a successful real estate sales company, mortgage company, escrow company, general insurance brokerage, and property management company.

Dan J. Harkey is a distinguished real estate consultant and educator who has given 350 seminars and written hundreds of insightful articles, all designed to improve the lives of his student partners.