[circlecity]

"Republican supporters are willing to institute a VAT, but only if it replaces other taxes and doesn't increase the overall U.S. tax burden."

only if the income tax is completely repealed first. Otherwise we would just end up with both.

[oldplayer]

Exactly! Drive a stake through the heart of the IRS, first. I would support either a VAT or a straight sales tax at the point of the retail sale. (”retail” now there’s a weasel word . . . if Dims don’t know the definition of “is” then the term “retail” can become problematic real quick.)

Oldplayer

[tbw2]

Agreed. And it only adds to the regulatory burden if they can modify behavior through both VAT and income tax deductions/loopholes.

[I am Richard Brandon]

"Otherwise we would just end up with both. "

You will anyway. You can take that to the bank! A new form of tax is a narcotic to politicians.