The problem is the NRST claims some huge benefit, when the facts show otherwise. Both systems says the prostitute/drug dealer owes tax, either income tax or sales tax. Under both systems, neither pays the tax required, but if they do spend their ill gotten money legally, then both systems re-coup some of the lost revenues. The point was both systems are similarly cheated, and for someone to claim one system now taxes these people is a lie. Illegal activity remains untaxed activity under both.
"Illegal activity remains untaxed activity under both."
Illegal aliens will be taxed with the NRST because they need to eat and purchase necessities while here working. They will NOT receive their pre-bate unless they have a legal SS#.
No more 'under the table' workers. Just this week, my neighbor's grandson was offered a job for $5 an hour under the table filing at a local doctor's office. This guy is a DOCTOR and he is paying under the table. But bet your bottom dollar this kid will buy some video games at Wal-Mart or elsewhere and pay a NRST.
Lastly, no system is perfect. But the NRST frees the individual from the prying eyes of the fed and I love that principle, don't you? To me its a States' Rights issue.