[Dilbert San Diego]

Is there really any way for the president to do this? Aren’t tax rates and how taxes are levied straightforward and not subject to executive decrees??? I would be shocked if a president can legally increase the tax rate, or change tax exemptions or deductions by executive decree.

[kaehurowing]

Things will no longer be taxes. They will be “administrative fees.” Such as your Obamacare fee surcharge for “administrative costs.” Or your IRS tax return processing fee of 20%. Or the hefty fees they will charge the airlines for the privilege of having DHS/TSA services, which will then be passed on to you through increased ticket prices.

Americans are already being screwed by dozens of hidden taxes in the form of fees. This will just make it more blatant.

[Lazamataz]

Is there really any way for the president to do this? Aren’t tax rates and how taxes are levied straightforward and not subject to executive decrees??? I would be shocked if a president can legally increase the tax rate, or change tax exemptions or deductions by executive decree.

You have NOT been paying attention.