[Mr Rogers]

You didn’t answer my question. If we all pay an average of 40% now, then how can we raise the same amount of cash with a sales tax of 23%? Who is going to make up the difference?

And what makes you think Congress wouldn’t turn it into something incredibly complex, or raise rates later?

[Principled]

If we all pay an average of 40% now, then how can we raise the same amount of cash with a sales tax of 23%?

It's simply because the consumption base is larger than the taxable income base.

It's as simple as having 5 people pay a tab or having 8 pay. When 8 pay, each bill is lower.

[Issaquahking]

Everyone pays on this one. Illegals too! Like I keep suggesting through the thread - read the book! Also try post #156.