[lack-of-trust]

If I were looking for a baby step in tax code reform, I would start with eliminating the deduct-ability of State and Local Tax.

No reason to get a federal subsidy for living in a high tax blue state/city.

This would also put more pressure on the high tax governments.

[Dr. Sivana]

If I were looking for a baby step in tax code reform, I would start with eliminating the deduct-ability of State and Local Tax.

No reason to get a federal subsidy for living in a high tax blue state/city.

This would also put more pressure on the high tax governments.

I like your way of thinking, except that I would simulataneously raise the standard deduction so that we don't wind up with a net tax increase. Oh, and lets also raise the $600 threshold for reporting income. That is so 1970's. Make it more like $3K. Cuts out lots of paperwork.