Letters on the FairTax
Readers weigh in on the FairTax. We have letters here both for and against the FairTax, with many intelligent arguments made for each side.
Jeremy Loscheider on the FairTax
A letter from regular reader on Jeremy Loscheider on the problems inherent with the FairTax.
A letter from regular reader on Jeremy Loscheider on the problems inherent with the FairTax.
A Letter Addressing Anti-FairTax Arguments
A letter from a reader which disputes recent arguments expressed against the FairTax.
A letter from a reader which disputes recent arguments expressed against the FairTax.
The Only Man in America who is Against the FairTax
One reader who dislikes the FairTax.
One reader who dislikes the FairTax.
Another FairTax Supporter Speaks Out - 1
A letter from a person in support of the FairTax
A letter from a person in support of the FairTax
Yet Another FairTax Letter
Another response to "FairTax - Income Taxes vs. Sales Taxes"
Another response to "FairTax - Income Taxes vs. Sales Taxes"
Answers to Moffatt's Five FairTax Questions 3
Reader #3 answers my FairTax Questions
Reader #3 answers my FairTax Questions
Answers to Moffatt's Five FairTax Questions 2
Reader #2 Answers my FairTax Questions
Reader #2 Answers my FairTax Questions
Pro-FairTax Letter 4
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 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.
Pro-FairTax Letter 3
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.
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.
Pro-Fair Tax Letter 2
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.
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.
Pro-Fair Tax Letter 1
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".
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".
Assorted FairTax E-mails
Here's a number of different e-mails I've received about the FairTax issue.
Here's a number of different e-mails I've received about the FairTax issue.
Social Securities salvation linked to FairTax
Here is one reader's response to my article "Sales Taxes vs. Income Taxes". He argues that the FairTax can save social security.
Here is one reader's response to my article "Sales Taxes vs. Income Taxes". He argues that the FairTax can save social security.
Fair Tax - Who Loses? - A Reader's Comment
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.
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.
FairTax Commentary
One reader's commentary on the controversial FairTax proposal.
One reader's commentary on the controversial FairTax proposal.
The FairTax Offers Choice
An article describing how the FairTax would offer choice to the American taxpayer.
An article describing how the FairTax would offer choice to the American taxpayer.
The FairTax and Embedded Taxes
A discussion by one reader on how prices will fall when the FairTax is implemented because of the removal of embedded taxes.
A discussion by one reader on how prices will fall when the FairTax is implemented because of the removal of embedded taxes.
FairTax and Compliance Costs
A discussion of how the FairTax may reduce compliance costs for businesses.
A discussion of how the FairTax may reduce compliance costs for businesses.
A FairTax Discussion
One reader's discussions of the pros and cons of the controversial FairTax proposal.
One reader's discussions of the pros and cons of the controversial FairTax proposal.
Another FairTax Letter
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.
Another FairTax Letter 2
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.
FairTax - The Advocates Strike Back
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.
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.
FairTax Redux
Even more responses to my FairTax article.
Even more responses to my FairTax article.
Memo From a FairTax Advocate
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.
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.
More FairTax Advocates Have Their Say
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.
More FairTax Advocates Have Their Say 2
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.
FairTax Letter 1
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"
FairTax Letter 2
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"
FairTax Letter 3
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"
FairTax Letter 4
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 on the FairTax
Letters about the FairTax Proposal, both for and against.
Letters about the FairTax Proposal, both for and against.
Even More Letters on the FairTax
Here are reader responses to the article "FairTax - Income Taxes vs. Sales Taxes"
Here are reader responses to the article "FairTax - Income Taxes vs. Sales Taxes"
A Letter on the FairTax
A letter about the FairTax proposal.
A letter about the FairTax proposal.
Another Letter on the FairTax
A letter about the FairTax proposal.
A letter about the FairTax proposal.
A FairTax Response
A response regarding the FairTax proposal.
A response regarding the FairTax proposal.
Two More FairTax Letters
Two more letters on the controversial "FairTax" issue.
Two more letters on the controversial "FairTax" issue.
Reader Feedback - FairTax
More user opinions on the FairTax issue.
More user opinions on the FairTax issue.
Yet Another FairTax Letter
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.
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.