Amazon (AMZN) Founder Bezos Discusses Tax Reform and Teacher Salaries

Published on 5/21/2026 · Source: cnbc.com

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In response to Jeff Bezos’ comments on tax policy, Mayor Zohran Mamdani defended the need for higher taxes on billionaires to support New York City teachers. Bezos highlighted that the top 1% of taxpayers contribute about 40% of tax revenue, while the bottom half pay only 3%. For 2023, the top 1% earned at least $676,000, while the bottom half had an adjusted gross income of nearly $54,000. Starting salaries for NYC teachers will rise to $71,314 and $80,166 in September 2026. Mamdani's proposed pied-à-terre tax could generate between $340 million to $500 million annually for the city.

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