I don’t see the VAT as falling under any of the Constitutionally itemized categories of direct taxes, capitation taxes, duties, imposts, excises, or income taxes.
Of course, that doesn’t mean it will be opposed at all on that basis.
I don’t see the VAT as falling under any of the Constitutionally itemized categories of direct taxes, capitation taxes, duties, imposts, excises, or income taxes.The VAT is an ugly, ugly beast. The founding fathers couldn't possibly have dreamed up such an economic monstrosity. You're right, though. Constitutionality disappeared generations ago as a justification for legislation.