The nrst rate is about the same amount of fed tax and tax costs you're already paying today in prices. The nrst just makes it visible. That so many folks don't know prices contain a 20-25% tax cost component is a testament to the effectiveness of the income tax at hiding taxes.
The nrst doesn't increase prices.
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From what I've read, it does raise prices, considerably. The more I read, the more I hate the idea.
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