Readers weigh in on the FairTax. We have letters here both for and against the FairTax, with many intelligent arguments made for each side.
A letter from regular reader on Jeremy Loscheider on the problems inherent with the FairTax.
A letter from a reader which disputes recent arguments expressed against the FairTax.
One reader who dislikes the FairTax.
A letter from a person in support of the FairTax
Another response to "FairTax - Income Taxes vs. Sales Taxes"
Reader #3 answers my FairTax Questions
Reader #2 Answers my FairTax Questions
I agree with you that it will be difficult to gather the needed political courage to approach the debate, but if those with much to lose by removing the current system lobby their normal way, it only re-enforces the need to make our Federal Government more transparent in tax revenue policy and more broad in tax accountability for its citizenry.
I recently read the article by Mike Moffatt entitled "FairTax - The Advocates Strike Back". I appreciate the opportunity given to Mr. Al Ose to respond to the initial article by Mr. Moffatt about the FairTax on. Since tax reform is an important economic issue, it is important to debate the merits of good tax reform ideas, such as the FairTax.
The FairTax will let us gain in several ways. Gross income is irrelevant under the Fair Tax -- instead of taxing what people report as earnings, the Fair Tax is based on retail purchases. That means money you put into savings, for instance, isn't taxed (1) before you get it or (2) when it earns interest.
Your article entitled "FairTax - Income Taxes vs. Sales Taxes" left out the major problem with Income Taxes that is resolved by taxing consumption instead - "Embedded Taxes".
Here's a number of different e-mails I've received about the FairTax issue.
Here is one reader's response to my article "Sales Taxes vs. Income Taxes". He argues that the FairTax can save social security.
In the section "FairTax - Who loses?", some important factors are left out. For example, while seniors may not have an income that can be taxed, the currently hidden (and embedded) taxes in consumer goods is in effect a tax on any consumer, including seniors.
One reader's commentary on the controversial FairTax proposal.
An article describing how the FairTax would offer choice to the American taxpayer.
A discussion by one reader on how prices will fall when the FairTax is implemented because of the removal of embedded taxes.
A discussion of how the FairTax may reduce compliance costs for businesses.
One reader's discussions of the pros and cons of the controversial FairTax proposal.
A letter from a FairTax supporter on why the FairTax should replace the current income tax system in the United States.
A letter from a FairTax supporter on why the FairTax should replace the current income tax system in the United States.
On April 8, 2003 I wrote my first article on the FairTax proposal. The article FairTax - Income Taxes vs. Sales Taxes detailed the costs and benefits of moving from a system of income taxes to a system of sales taxes. The response I received to this article was overwhelming. Here's a few of those FairTax responses.
Even more responses to my FairTax article.
Replacing the income tax with a sales tax (such as the FairTax) is a popular policy proposal. Here's a memo from a FairTax supporter documenting recent news about the FairTax proposal.
FairTax supporters give more reasons why they feel that the FairTax will be good for America. I still disagree.
FairTax supporters give more reasons why they feel that the FairTax will be good for America. I still disagree.
Here is one reader's response to the article "FairTax - Income Taxes vs. Sales Taxes"
Here is one reader's response to the article "FairTax - Income Taxes vs. Sales Taxes"
Here is one reader's response to the article "FairTax - Income Taxes vs. Sales Taxes"
Here is one reader's response to the article "FairTax - Income Taxes vs. Sales Taxes"
Letters about the FairTax Proposal, both for and against.
Here are reader responses to the article "FairTax - Income Taxes vs. Sales Taxes"
A letter about the FairTax proposal.
A letter about the FairTax proposal.
A response regarding the FairTax proposal.
Two more letters on the controversial "FairTax" issue.
More user opinions on the FairTax issue.
Replacing the income tax with a sales tax (such as the FairTax) is a popular policy proposal. Here's a letter from a FairTax supporter documenting recent news about the FairTax proposal.
