Personally, I think a flat tax gives everyone an equal stake in the success of the country...just an opinion...nothing motivates like skin in the game...and it might make us all pay more attention...
My question to flat taxers has always been, how does a consumption tax take any skin out of the game? Is there really anyone in this country who does not consume anything? The difference is I can choose how much I consume. flat taxes still penalize based on income. We need to remove the tax from any income. It will always cost more the more you make. Fair tax will encourage more careful spending by rich and poor alike, discourage the mindless purchasing/consumption that got us to this point, and will incentivize government to encourage good economic policy, as if people start losing jobs and stop spending, their income source will be affected. It will also ensure that even those in non recognized, under the table industries (prostitution, drug dealing, gambling, mafia, and POLITICIANS) will still pay when they buy, like the rest of us. All income taxes should be abolished. It ensures those who use the most services do not pay for them, and those who do not use services pay for them.
With you on the Flat Tax!
I say everyone, rich or poor should pay a set tax, say $500 a year. That is a fair flat tax. And that is in line with how tax should be collected in the bible. ( a shekel from each and every man)
The Lord was not a socialist/communist like so many "Christians" like to think. He knew that a person cannot give to the needy what he doesn't have to give. Prosperity promotes generosity and goodwill, while those who make only what they need are selfish.
Flat tax doesn’t capture tax from illegals or tax scammers.
Income tax only taxes those of us who legally file.
I agree with others, I can control my consumption and lower my taxes at will. Although that may have the adverse effect of ruining the economy.
At this point I favor Fair Tax over Flat Tax ... But I favor either of those plans over the current confiscation of our freedom and wealth.