In addition the FairTax bill does in fact eliminate the IRS and that is clearly stated in the bill.
It might eliminate an organization named “IRS,” but there must be some collection group to enforce & receive the sales tax.
In terms of the IRS, it might be fine to start over in any case, whether a flat tax or consumption tax. They’ve pretty well blown their credibility.
A flat tax is an income tax. I know that, but the assumption is that the code as we know it goes away, and we start fresh with politican’s having to manipulate their way back to scheming and robbing the people and the economy.
I’ll live with anything that pushes the reset button.