The 999 is a start, but a dangerous one with the IRS still intact. The problem is people like me who no longer pay taxes. (Soc Sec and VA disability). A little old couple in my shoes are going to pay tax that they haven't payed in years. Nine percent sales on top of the 8.5 they already pay=17.5% tax on bread and milk is going to hurt them and the good ole AARP is going to rub it in. I like the Fair tax even though it hurts me, it's good for the country.
Good luck in S Florida.
A little old couple in my shoes are going to pay tax that they haven't payed in years. Nine percent sales on top of the 8.5 they already pay=17.5% tax on bread and milk is going to hurt them and the good ole AARP is going to rub it in. Most states with a sales tax do not tax groceries or medicines and those who do, do so at a lower rate than other items. Cain didn't refute the claim about 999 when Bachmann, I think, said it might but there's nothing on his site that specifies that it would do that.
One benefit of 999 is it captures money from the underground economy. Illegals and drug dealers will be paying too.