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To: central_va
Would you trade a system of sales taxes and tariffs for the elimination of all income taxes?

No. As a small business owner, tariffs hurt me more than sales and income taxes combined. Because the products we need are no longer made in the USA (thanks to decades of overregulation) and we have no choice but to have them made offshore.

Sales taxes are paid by the customer. Income taxes...well, right now, on what income? The nominal rate is way too high, but income tax is usually avoidable for a long time by reinvesting in and growing the business.

164 posted on 12/05/2014 4:33:48 AM PST by Mr. Jeeves (Heteropatriarchal Capitalist)
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To: Mr. Jeeves
As a small business owner, tariffs hurt me more than sales and income taxes combined.

You are a socialist, comrade.

165 posted on 12/05/2014 4:35:52 AM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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