[Mark was here]

This is the result of not treating everyone equally under the law. Everyone should get the same tax bill. How folks arrange their personal affairs has no bearing on the amount due. This is why the Flat Tax is a joke. It does not charge everyone the same amount.

[SteamShovel]

This is why the Flat Tax is a joke. It does not charge everyone the same amount.

I wouldn't say flat tax is a "joke". It is one method of taxation that you may not agree with, but it is dead serious.

I certainly don't want a "single lump tax" situation. It would totally disregard your ability to pay.

A true flat tax at least taxes everyone at the same rate, which does take into account the ability to pay AND does not penalize for earning more because it is taxed at the same rate...period. The only people who would get away with less tax are those who work under the table. But that would happen anyway.