[Dosa26]

Your analysis fails to recognize the numbers of people and the rate of growth of the nrst.

Just an observation...2 groups who will NEVER support a nrst are the working-poor and those on a fixed income (Welfare, SS, retired). That probably sinks you right there, not to mention a host of other problems.

[Principled]

2 groups who will NEVER support a nrst are the working-poor and those on a fixed incomes...

Why not? I think they would.

That probably sinks you right there, not to mention a host of other problems.

Well, I'm not going to sink. I didn't write this bill. But beyond that, what "host of other problems". I've been looking at tax reform a looooong time and this one is the best alternative IMO.

I'd be happy if you would share your information with the forum. Are you willing to explain why you think working poor and those on fixed incomes will oppose this bill? And are you willing to be specific with the "host of other problems". I know I would appreciate the information - and i'd bet the forum would too.

[pigdog]

In fact, the 2 groups you mention will be greatly helped by the FairTax. You need to do some research to inform yourself by spending some "quality time" on theFairTax website.

There's lots of helpful information there on many, many different topics. Check the FAQs and Rebuttals for example.

[Man50D]

Just an observation...2 groups who will NEVER support a nrst are the working-poor and those on a fixed income (Welfare, SS, retired). That probably sinks you right there, not to mention a host of other problems.

What facts do you site to support such a general and vague statement? The facts are The Fair Tax will help the "poor" because their effective tax rate Fair Tax FAQ #48 after the prebate for taxes on necessities up to the poverty level will be minimal. In fact the poorest will receive more money back than they will spend in taxes. The Fair Tax will not change SS benefits. Fair Tax FAQ #8 It does replace the current narrow regressive tax source with a much broader progressive tax source.

You need to read about the Fair Tax before making anymore incorrect assumptions.