I learned to never try to teach a pig to sing: it annoys the pig and is a waste of time.
I somehow thought that you MIGHT pay attention and learn something about FairTax by carefully reading the legislation, perusing http://www.fairtax.org and paying attention to people on FR who know more about Fairtax than you.
I have wasted my time: you cannot be taught to sing.
It’s a troll.
While you and your pig are singing, the adults around here are addressing the tax situation in the US. Let us know when you get the diapers off and the brain begins to work.
You know what...I am sorry for the snarky remarks I have made to you. These are not right and I should have never made them. You may have some great points to argue and I should listen. You have not wasted your time and maybe this pig can learn to sing.
With regard to the OP, Cruz’ idea of a “postcard” tax return will still require an “IRS” of some kind. That makes his argument ridiculous. His contention is that this is a “flat tax” idea. But, the problem (as you know if you are truly a “taxman”) is determining what “income” really is. That is what takes all the schedules (B, C, D, E, F, 4797, etc.). Even with just deducting a “standard amount” and taking home mortgage interest & donations (his view) there will still be cheating and the need for an “IRS”. And, I don’t work for them.
Your contention for the “fair tax” is really a move to a consumption based sales tax (far different from Cruz). It has its own problems of administration and would require an “IRS” to deal with all of the companies reporting. Do airlines file on their sales? Do service companies file on theirs? The states would have to double in size for their Revenue Depts. to handle audits, so now the cost is on the state. Additionally, the economy will collapse if everyone buys online offshore with a neighboring country sans tax. Help me understand how this is an improvement.