Re:A new strategy...... (Score 1)

I'm going to disagree with you on this one. A system of taxation that exempts *any* group is a Bad Idea(tm). IMHO, a sales tax distributes the burden of taxation in the most rational manner. Those who have the resources to purchase more will pay more.

Imagine never having to file an income tax return ever again. IIRC, the average taxpayer in the US spends something like 48 hours each year preparing returns and handling the required records. This is a complete waste of time.

Why in the world should taxes be so complicated that an entire industry developed just to figure out how much you should pay.

Virtually all businesses collect sales tax, the mechanism is already in place. It would cost far less to collect federal taxes in this manner.

There are many subtle social implications involved here. One that comes to mind is the sense of empowerment that comes with fully participating in society.

This does not strike me as regressive at all. Our current system *is* regressive in one sense. Unless you are nearly destitute, you have to file a tax return. This costs time or money or both. Employers are obligated to withhold tax, this costs them money. How much of this wasted money could be in your pocket and mine? Just because the poor do not have a direct tax liability does not mean they are not paying indirectly.