Who else believes we need an income tax overhaul?
457006
We need the Fair Tax!  A sales tax on new items and services that replaces all income, social security, medicare and several other taxes.
140643
I would have to say no. A lot of the things they do are there to help us, and a lot do. But then there are a lot of things that don't. We need a change in this country. A reform. Maybe a revolution. The corrupted needs to be cleaned up.
39805
I think it is necessary at times for the tax payer to bail individuals and corporations out of financial hell. Abuse is the problem. Conservatives always want to beat up the individual abuser because they are easy targets. They do not have a voice, a Public Relations firm, or teams of attorneys.
1125111
I have been a long time supporter of this legislation.  Everyone needs to go to WWW.FAIRTAX.ORG and read up on this and sign the petition.  I believe anyone who reads enough to understand will be writing their congressmen to vote for this.
837863
YES, we the people are the government, not congress.  i want to see a REAL  man that will reduce taxes instead of raising them.  any stupid person can raise taxes,  but it takes a special person to reduce them.  remember, "READ MY LIPS", what does that tell you about wimps.  Yes, we should have our vote on any tax issue.
52160
I would say that I agree with the no attack ads.  The electoral system also has serious issues. The idea of the presidents salary coming from a check box on your tax form might not be a bad idea but I believe that it is far past time to reform the tax issue and do away with income tax altogether. The fair tax as it has been presented by Neal Boortz is an exceptional idea that spreads the taxes evenly amongst ALL.
840374
The easiest income tax system would be to throw it out and implement a national sales tax.  Tax everything but food at a rate somewhere between 1 and 5 percent and people wouldn't even have to do taxes.  The only people doing taxes would be business owners and they are already doing state sales taxes, at least in the states that have sales tax.
266036
We have to have taxes, there is no easy way around that.  But, we would be better off if our government uses our taxes more effectiveley.
791029
Unfortunately, one of the most corrupt government spending programs is entitlements/welfare.  I really dont know how to fix it now since it is far out of control.  It would be hard to reform the system and "fine-tune" it when it is so far out of control, but we should give it a go.  I say out of control because some people who as far as I can see receive these entitlements now are not worthy of such benefits.  I think people who are deserving of these benefits are only the eldely and handicapped (mentally or physically).  Any person who can physically work should be working, ceteris paribus!  I understand that is an issue for debate with some.\n\nFurthermore, I think taxes should be levied entirely on a user basis.  I am speaking not only of school taxes, but I am going to take it a bit further by saying there should be no income taxes, instead tax items for sale.  Basically, what you buy is taxed by the government in place of the income tax.  Why should people have to pay taxes on items they do not benefit from, ie. school taxes for single homes.  I understand there are some issues with this, but it is just a thought.
201657
I have asked this same quesion about the United States tax code. Several years ago I did a research essay on fixing what is wrong with our tax system. I came to the conclusion that many millions of dollars, hours of preparation, and trees which are used to print hundreds of different tax forms and schedules, could be saved by implementing a simple flat rate tax system for individuals. No huge deductions for the tax dodging wealthy, a lower tax bill for the average worker, and a more streamlined internal revenue service which would in turn leave more federal dollars for other public services. State tax systems could also use such an overhaul.\nIf Canada's system is anything like ours, real change is long overdue.
387573
I live in Long Island which is one of most heavily taxed parts of the country.  I don't believe we are overtaxed.  Our state is one of the richest in the Union and we have to help out poorer states.   If Alabama was the richest state and we were the poorest Alabama would be taxed more and we would receive more federal aid.  I believe that our tax dollars are not going to the right places a lot of times though.
615386
There is a lot that makes me upset about taxes!The fact that my taxes go to pay wages of some slacker government employee upsets me. I don't want to pay them to take more rights away from me they have done that enough, thank you.My parents now pay more in taxes per acre, than my grandfather payed per acre to buy the farm. Not fare? nothing is anymore.we are worse off in this county than we have ever been.the poor get poorer, the rich get richer.
312054
Yes, we have lost so much in the way of human rights since the Repuglicans took over the congress it isn't funny, Spend and spend somemore. Huge deficit, tax cuts for the very rich. No health care reform. Cutting programs for the poor. Yes, I do think it is time for a democrtatic congress. Repuglicans are so corrupt and self centered lets tax them special, like a repuglican voter tax and didn't go to church except on easter sunday tax. How about we assign people to follow them around and charge them a tax every time they lie tax. I am sure there would be a surplus after cost of doing it. There must be some more taxes that we can put on repuglicans to get us out of the mess we are in. But I am hungry now and have to go eat.
29163
I don't like high taxes, but if they come with good government service and infrastructure I don't mind. We want our money to be something we can enjoy. Pay less taxes and save more money but have bad government and infrastructure, doesn't sound enjoyable.
999695
That's one of the issues that needs addressing.  The other big one for me is the fair tax plan.
535661
I'm opposed to the Fair Tax. The reason is that it will end up causing an undue hardship for many Americans. I'm sure a lot of people out there live from pay check to pay check and can't risk having an extra 23% added to grocery bills and other expenses weekly. Even if you do give rebates it wouldn't help the people who need it right away. If it does ever pass it will also make the credit card debt situation even worse. People will have to use credit cards more than they had too before.  \n\nI don't think we should change our tax code so people will have an easier time doing their taxes. The ones who want to do away with the IRS must have something to hide.The IRS can get people on charges easier than DA's can get a guy on murder  It isn't that complicated to do your own taxes. Investors, CEOs and rich guys don't want to pay taxes on their money. A "fair tax" is not fair. As a percentage of income the rich will always be paying less than the average person. \n\nI live here in Georgia where John Linder represents so it's kind of in the news a lot. Just yesterday they had a Fair Tax rally in Gwinnet County, Georgia. Also don't appreciate the comment about public schools being indoctrination centers. Guru you've listened to Neil Boortz too much.
1153408
I would change the federal income tax system to a federal sales tax. This would eliminate the huge tax burden from the upper and middle classes and make honest tax payers out of every consumer in the country.