[ancient_geezer]

I came to a common base using the tax exclusive rate, consistent income, and consistent consumption.

And I incorporated you computation for a final analysis in the tax inclusive base for comparison with the others. All rates were expressed for comparison purposes as a percent of gross = taxpaid/grossincome which is what a tax inclusive base is.

In none of your calculations did you keep consumption consistent.

So? You did, I compared it with the others for completeness.

How can you compare an income tax vs. a consumption tax if one of those factors is changing?

Simple calculate amounts just as I did, last step convert to the rate system required using proper divisor.

Use the range of value the variable factor may assume and build a table of max , min, and typical expected value.

So go for it. You are the one who says people can compare everything in sales tax terms, that everyone relates to.

I want to see your comparison and work providing the answers in a sales tax, tax exclusive base. Make the base = nominal taxfree price basis

100* total_taxes_paid / nominal_base_price in the three scenario's requested will be sufficient.

 

[Future Snake Eater]

This is really exciting stuff, ancient_geezer. No B.S.--what are the odds of this thing passing Congress? Do you really think it will be adopted? You seem to be the resident expert, so I figured I'd ask you!

[Your Nightmare]

Sorry, you can't compare the effects of tax changes unless you keep the elements you are comparing equal. Using your method, I could come up with any number I wanted. Hell, why don't you change their income while you're at it.