[Bitsy]

there is a good plan already written and ready for implementation, perhaps in need of minor tweaking, and it is called THR FAIR TAX.

But, I wonder if the fair tax could start at say 10% and the corrupt and greedy government will vote to up it until it’s 50% - Who can trust the government anymore?

[Blood of Tyrants]

The beauty of the Fair Tax is that you pay it every time you spend money and it eliminates the dozens of hidden taxes that you pay through inflated prices.

[Man50D]

But, I wonder if the fair tax could start at say 10% and the corrupt and greedy government will vote to up it until it’s 50% - Who can trust the government anymore?

The Fair Tax will prevent Congress critters from raising the rate too high for two reasons.

1. The Fair Tax is transparent by showing the rate as a separate entry on the receipt. People will know immediately if Congress has raised the rate as opposed to the convoluted income tax code.

2. Tying tax collection to consumption will restore power to the people by giving them the freedom to choose how much and how often they are taxed. Raising the rate too high will result in people reducing their purchases. Fewer purchases will lessen the amount of tax collected forcing Congress to once again lower the rate. Congress can only maximize tax collection by keeping the tax rate within a reasonable boundary. This principle was brought forth by founding father and First Secretary Of The Treasury Alexander Hamilton in his Federalist Paper #21.