As the justified anger concerning IRS abuses prompt more discussion of ways to abolish it, we will begin to ask “With WHAT?” The two choices will probably come down to a FLAT INCOME TAX vs. A CONSUMPTION TAX.
I post this once again to remind us all — especially those who favor a FLAT TAX on INCOMES — that a tax on INCOMES (wealth creation) is a main tenet of MARXISM. I also remind the reader that governments tax that which they want LESS OF. Are we sure we want LESS wealth creation? A tax — if a tax there must be — is fairest when imposed on CONSUMPTION. The FAIR TAX is ready to roll out now!
http://www.latterdayconservative.com/articles/history-of-the-16th-amendment/
There is an additional option: Representative apportionment.
Tax each state based on their Senators and Representatives and then allow each state to raise taxes how it will to meet their federal tax assessment.
This of course would require the repeal of the 16th and 17th amendments.
Excellent points.