Talking Taxes:

[Aquila]

Me and a good friend from work were talking about taxes and tax reform. I know, I know, I've typically defended the progressive tax structure. However, the more I study (and the more I find myself paying) the more I'm finding myself agree with those who see tax reform as a major issue in the United States. The system we have now is too complicated, too corrupt, and is oppressive. We need serious change regarding our tax system, no doubt about it. My friend is a big supporter of the Fair Tax. I've been studying the Flat Tax (Dick Armey's version from Freedomworks) and personally I like it. My friend swears by the Fair Tax but I'll be honest, I don't understand the Fair Tax as well as he does.

I'm going to bat to support the notion of a Flat Tax on this thread. Can anyone here help me understand the Fair Tax?

Let's have a discussion (debate) on taxation.