Thanks for reply Mariner.
Please bear in mind that the states have never expressly constitutionally delegated to the feds the specific power to tax the expenses that the feds are now providing deductions for.
So federal tax deductions are deceptive a scandal imo.
On a related note, you’ve probably seen the following.
"Federal career lawmakers probably laugh all the way to the bank to deposit bribes for putting loopholes for the rich and corporations in tax appropriations laws, Congress actually not having the express constitutional authority to make most laws where domestic policy is concerned. Such laws are based on stolen state powers and uniquely associated stolen state revenues." —me
As a philosophical matter I am opposed to all deductions and would like to see a flat tax or sales tax.
And absolutely zero tax on business of any kind.
This would FUNDAMENTALLY change Washington by making our elected representatives legislators rather than corrupt brokers taking a fee for every transaction.
However, as a taxpayer currently in the 28% bracket and single with no dependents, the practical issue is how much more I pay than the average taxpayer and the fundamental unfairness of it.
I do not support a tax increase on me when 1/2 of the American people pay no taxes at all, and those who do can deduct so much.
When somebody can make a good argument on why a married couple with children making the same amount of money I do should pay less than me, then I will listen.
Until then I will do my best to keep what few deductions I have.