As lawmakers toy with the idea of an across-the-board sales tax on just about everything, tax reform advocates are starting to drum up opposition with the same fervor they employed during last month's anti-tax tea parties.
The idea of a national sales tax was once unlikely. But now that the federal government is doling out billions in stimulus spending and bailouts, and looking for billions more for health care reform, the prospect could be gaining some traction.
The frenzy over the idea kicked up after a Washington Post article Wednesday reported that Congress is starting to pay closer attention to this largely academic proposal and that the Obama administration, though shushing speculation, is soliciting advise from supporters of the idea.
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No taxes on the middle class huh? What a liar
National Sales Tax Chatter Draws Fierce Opposition
Discussion in 'News & Current Events' started by Revmitchell, May 28, 2009.
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Revmitchell Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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You can't get blood from a turnip. . .
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I would favor a national sales tax over an income tax. I would have it carried out in this manner:
1. The tax rate would be locked in at 10% & could not be raised.
2. The tax would not apply to the following items:
A. Individual clothing items under $50.00.
B. Any type of food (homemade, restaraunt, or grocery bought) or beverage (excluding alcohol).
C. School & Office Supplies (Between July 1st & July 31st)
D. Any oil or fuel product (gasoline, diesel, automotive oil, etc)
3. Churches would still be able to maintain tax-exempt status. Retired veterans could also qualify for a tax-exempt status.
4. No one else would be exempt from this tax. Liberals who complain about rich people not "paying their fair share" wouldn't have to complain anymore about that.
My plan would only tax non-essential items, keep the rate low, & replace the income tax. A person could control how much tax they pay by controlling their spending habits. This would put true power in the hands of the individual tax payer. If a person has a problem with something our president has done or something that the Senate passed that they shouldn't have, they can boycott those taxable items to deprive the government of revenue. This would ensure that the government & elected officials listen to the voters. If I ever make a run for president, I will push this plan. -
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just-want-peace Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
This should be our response, but it's truly doubtful that more than few would so respond!
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What this would amount to is double taxation. Something the Constitution forbids but then, when has this Administration had any respect for our Constitution?
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A corporation makes a profit and pays taxes on it.
The after tax profits are distributed as dividends.
The dividends are taxed at the individual level on our personal tax returns.
The after tax dividends are spent and we pay sales tax.
You would think that all that taxing would be enough.
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I used the screen name Big Bossman, because of this guy:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Traylor
The Big Bossman was by far one of my favorite professional wrestlers.
I also have to agree with Palatka that the plan they are proposing would result in double taxation. Its bad enough that we pay income tax. By the time we finish paying the national sales tax combined with income tax we'd have next to nothing. -
State income taxes
State sales taxes
Excise taxes
Gasoline taxes
Inheritance taxes
Alternative minimum taxes
Gift taxes
Real estate property taxes
Personal property taxes
Social security taxes
Medicare taxes
Vehicle transfer taxes
There are probably more but I think that I'll stop now because I'm becoming depressed and I have an uncomfortable feeling in my stomach and my head is starting to hurt. -
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Bush cut the estate tax from 55 percent to 45 percent for 2009 and it was set to be eliminated in 2010.
Obama's budget keeps the estate tax at its 2009 level, which means the government gets 45 percent of a dead person's estate valued over $3.5 million dollars or $7 million for a married couple. -
Obama's socialistic (and sometimes fascist) tendencies virtually assure that if the national sales tax is considered, it will be in adiition to the others, instead of replacing it. I cannot fathom how destructive that course of action will be.
As has been said before, the ultimate would be a Constitutional amendment. But I see no way that Congress would let that process happen...not to mention--since 37 states must ratify it...only a handful of states that are addicted to confiscating our money could shut it down.
And I fullly expect they will.