[Ditto]

In closing, I believe that if the Fair Tax is to become a reality, the U.S. government would be well-served to make use of the existing expertise of the states. Many states have administered consumption taxes since the 1930s and have developed particular capabilities in this area. We also have extensive experience in dealing with the affected businesses. As long as the administrative fee paid to the state is adequate in relation to the costs of collection, I see no reason that the State of Texas could not effectively administer the Fair Tax.

Under the Fair Tax bill as proposed, I believe the states would be allowed to retain 1/4 percent (of 23%) of the Fair Tax collection as an administrative fee. That sure sounds like way more than enough to pay for an upgrade to the state of Texas' computer system that would be necessary. Since they already collect sales taxes from exactly the same sources, it's a mear change in precentage, not in scope.

Meanwhile, we would be able to close down IRS collection and processing offices from Boston to San Diego, have nice going away parties for departing H & R Block employees, and make April 15 just another day.

I don't see a problem there.

[lewislynn]

That sure sounds like way more than enough to pay for an upgrade to the state of Texas' computer system that would be necessary. Since they already collect sales taxes from exactly the same sources, it's a mear change in precentage, not in scope.

Meanwhile, we would be able to close down IRS collection and processing offices from Boston to San Diego, have nice going away parties for departing H & R Block employees, and make April 15 just another day.

You didn't read or understand a word that was written.

I don't see a problem there.

I'm not surprised.

[xcamel]

Never happen, and won’t happen - it’s not a requirement of the bill, and would never stand legal challenges.