[spirit_free]

Ya know, it is impossible to reason with you so I won't. I guess having been an accountant for 25 years, it is just impossible for me to understand 'revenue neutral'. There is no such thing as revenue neutral, EXCEPT in your own mind. If you understood economics you would understand how ridiculous your term 'revenue neutral' is.

I wish you well... good bye.

[Rockitz]

Actually, as has been brought up by a couple others on this thread, besides illegals, the VAT would catch all who get cash compensation including- those involved in illegal activities like drug dealing, prostitution, etc. You're right it's not revenue neutral, it's a plus from a collections standpoint and an actual reduction for traditional taxpayers.

BTW, I have graduate courses in economics- probably more than you, my friend.