I actually think that the founding Fathers were the geniuses some of us believe they were. They did put three forms of taxation in the constitution and "wage tax" was definately not one of them. So, I'm definately not a fan of income tax. The three forms that I would endorse (as if my endorsement mattered) are found in the constitution: A) Tarrifs B) commodity taxes C) head taxes (usually reserved for wartime or extrordinary situations).
The founders reasoned that these taxes would not prohibit the "pursuit of happiness" (property) and it could be easily determined when the tax had become too high because the commodity would fall out of favor or barterring would spring up. Tea tax too high?... everyone starts liking coffee; or, you say directly to the grower, "I'll trade you two chickens for three pounds of tea?".
of course these days that logic is totally lost on our fearless leaders. You don't like the cigarette taxes today?... don't you dare start trading with the wholesaler or the ATF will visit you. Who cares how high the tax is when you can MAKE people pay it.
Anyhow, in the tradition of our founders, I say we go back to the constitutional taxes. That will finally let us own our property again and they will be so 'visible' that poeple will make some real noise when they get too high. That might give us a responsive government. what a concept.
Implicit in your belief, as well as the founders', is the notion that the federal government taxes businesses and states only. A head-tax should replace the income tax and the states should figure out how to best pass that burden along to their citizens. If the state spends money on behalf of the nation (interstate roads, etc.) it can "write off" those costs on a giant 1040 form!