Two notes: a) Not more deserving, but most companies in the city don't have to deal with the secondary tax mentioned. The 1.5 payroll taxes on gains from stock

Two notes: a) Not more deserving, but most companies in the city don't have to deal with the secondary tax mentioned. The 1.5 payroll taxes on gains from stock options is aimed at high-growth / go-public companies. b) The article is asking why do this to ANY company in the city. Even in small biz an additional 1.5% in regular payroll taxes hurts.