This idea for reforming the tax code is freaking brilliant.
Effective subsidization of state and local taxes really, really, in my view skews the whole relationship between the states and the federal government.
Can’t understand why the real conservatives don’t understand this.
I think most do, but unfortunately they are quick to jettison their “principles” the moment they become personally inconvenient. That type of behavior is precisely why the country has been on such a long-term downward slide. Everyone talks a good game, but when the chips are down there’s little to no real commitment.
How does a state that receives more from the government than their tax payers pay, subsidize a state whose tax payers pay more than their state receives?
“Effective subsidization of state and local taxes really, really, in my view skews the whole relationship between the states and the federal government.”
How does money flow from any other taxpayer in any other state to the government of CA?