How stiff has the opposition been from accountants/tax attorneys/etc. and their respective lobbying groups?
I haven't heard of any organized opposition from such folks. Individual accountants I have talked to look forward to not having to deal with tax issues. Some Retail Groups aren't thrilled with it but they like the Income/Payroll tax even less and don't propose any better alternatives.
Most of the organized opposition I have run into come from folks against all taxation, those wedded to supporting the specific other tax proposals, and those who make their living lobbying Congresses as opposed to actually working in the industry.
I think I'll send off a query to the staff at AFFT and see what they say. I'm curious too, as I really have not run across any accountant or taxlawyer's groups formally in opposition.
I suspect that Taxman, who more connected with with the NRSTA people may have a quicker answer if he's around.