[robertpaulsen]

"That said, it’s far too complex an issue to serve as a major platform in a Presidential campaign."

Even Forbes' "flat tax on a postcard" didn't fly, and you can't get simpler than that.

The Fair Tax? Forget it. Not when you still have posters on this forum and articles still being written that say, "Imagine paying the same price for something but having your entire paycheck to buy it." And you get a "prebate" check every month from the federal government for $500! Plus, if you order now ...

Oh, and I have yet to find an income bracket that doesn't save money using the Fair Tax calculator. Yet it's revenue neutral.

Can you explain to me why, if prices and take home pay remain the same under the Fair Tax, the prebate is necessary? You can't. And that's a very simple question.

[Neu Pragmatist]

It’s like Rep. John Linder said, “ pay 35%+ when you earn it or 22% when you spend it “ . I’d much rather pay the 22% on purchases, as would most people .

Isn’t there also a prebate on neccessities for everyone ?

[Man50D]

Even Forbes' "flat tax on a postcard" didn't fly, and you can't get simpler than that.

It will get simpler with The Fair Tax because there will be no tax forms to fill out! Fair Tax on a receipt. That's as simple as it can be.

The Fair Tax? Forget it.

Tell that to the growing number of Fair Tax volunteers.

Can you explain to me why, if prices and take home pay remain the same under the Fair Tax, the prebate is necessary? You can't. And that's a very simple question.

The simple is answer can be found in post #13.

[Jacquerie]

The prebate is political sop to the socialists to take care of necessities up to the so-called poverty level. You should take the time to read the book before you show your ignorance.