Herman just lost me.
What I liked about 999 was that it got that 47% who currently pay NO income tax to at least start shelling out some. Even if it’s a measly 9%, it re-engages them with some skin in the game.
This doesn’t mean the entire 47% or whatever percent that are not paying taxes now will not pay taxes under 999.
It simply means that for those with the very lowest income will be paying no tax on it.
It’s not 909 for 47% of the population.