[9YearLurker]

Sounds like fantasy.

Very dangerously, he uses a VAT to somewhat counter the income tax reductions—which sets us up for a Euro-style pervasive tax state.

[USS Alaska]

Very dangerously, he uses a VAT to somewhat counter the income tax reductions, which sets us up for a Euro-style pervasive tax state.

I read Cruz' tax plan on his web site, and while he has a 16% flat corporate tax rate vs the current rate of 35%, there is NO Value Added Tax {VAT} anywhere in his plan.

Where did you get the idea that a VAT is part of his plan?

[drbuzzard]

Yes, this is a huge problem. I generally like Cruz, but anyone who suggests a VAT sets of really loud alarm bells.

I have to suspect he sees it as the only way to get the budget under control. I think he’s wrong.