Make the employer pay the 9%.
Since this is supposed to be a transitional tax system, I think a little deception to get it passed would be ok. The working dumb can think they aren’t paying any income tax.
Another way to sell the idea is to promote a national 7.65% pay raise. Coordinate this with states to increase the minimum wage by this amount when the new tax system goes into effect. If the movement gains enough steam, employers would feel pressured to increase wages by this amount.
RE: Make the employer pay the 9%.
That’s a very nice suggestion. How’s that going to help jobs growth?
I am going to hire someone at a salary of $40,000 and then in addition to that, I have to pay $3600 for him?
Good luck selling that to employers.