Originally Posted by SLM
I will admit to not knowing everything about 999 like others claim to. I do like the idea of a fair tax but, If everything is a simple 9% minus a few exemptions, like charitable contributions, what will be the snow ball effect of this? If I am reading things right I would have no reason to use a tax preparer or advise a tax lawyer any longer correct? There would not need to be half of the people now working for the IRS (this would be a plus).
Correct.
Funny thing is, I admitted defeat about 7 or so years ago (maybe more) and started using a CPA to do my taxes. She has told me uneqivocably that she supports a flat income tax knowing full well it would end her career. grin


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