[Texas_Conservative2]

I'm against any tax plan that doesn't also tax the poor.

The poor don't care if the democrats raise taxes because the poor don't pay taxes. If they did, they wouldn't vote democratic.

[Man50D]

The Fair Tax (Sales tax) would tax people of all economic classes when they purchase new goods and services. People would receive a monthly rebate on necessities up to the poverty level. No one would have to pay a tax on used items. The end result is all consumer will not be able to avoid paying a tax on new items.

[Flint]

"I'm against any tax plan that doesn't also tax the poor. "

This plan covers that and also allows for it. People considered poor by some standard have to pay the tax on every purchase just like the rest of us. That way they see and feel what the government is doing to them. Then, if you are below the poverty level, you get a monthly check from the govt. for what is considered the tax you have paid on necessities. The amount of the check is based on your income, how many people in your family and the cost of living.

The beauty of this plan is that it makes the IRS useless. It would be cut back to a large accounting department to keep track of the money. No longer will it have to employ all the data processors, files, computers, form printers, forms, rules and BS.

[hattend]

It's a retail sales tax so everybody pays although Boortz says there will be a federal check given back to you at the beginning of the month for "necessities of life".

They need to amend the Constitution in order to get rid of the current income tax so don't look for this to happen any time soon.