http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/LuvMyKatz/ en-us Well, we essentially have a 'consumption tax' now, it's called 'sales tax'.  Many people, including myself,  think this is unfair since we are taxed on every dollar when we make it, and then again when we spend it.  Doesn't the Constitution say something about no double taxation?  Anyway, to have a consumption tax IN PLACE OF income tax sounds like a good idea on the surface, of course it would depend on the rate of the tax.  But one thing to remember, when society wants to make sweeping changes to laws or procedures or whatever, there are ALWAYS unforeseen ramifications, and sometimes the situation becomes worse than before the change.  But, having said that, I would at least be open to the idea. http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/LuvMyKatz//#c_65629 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/LuvMyKatz//#c_65629 Well, we essentially have a 'consumption tax' now, it's called 'sales tax'.  Many people, including myself,  think this is unfair since we are taxed on every dollar when we make it, and then again when we spend it.  Doesn't the Constitution say something about no double taxation?  Anyway, to have a consumption tax IN PLACE OF income tax sounds like a good idea on the surface, of course it would depend on the rate of the tax.  But one thing to remember, when society wants to make sweeping changes to laws or procedures or whatever, there are ALWAYS unforeseen ramifications, and sometimes the situation becomes worse than before the change.  But, having said that, I would at least be open to the idea. Katz, I am in favor of a total tax overhaul. Whether that is in the form of a federal sales tax (consumption tax) or a flat tax I have not decided on yet. But I do know that the current system is to complicated and unfair. I think the sales tax would be the most simple because there would be no more &quot;doing&quot; your taxes every year (although I feel like I'm the one that is getting &quot;done&quot; when&nbsp;I see all the taxes I pay).&nbsp;The flat&nbsp;tax makes sense too but it would still require filing a return every year.&nbsp;Their just wouldn't be any deductions and everybody would pay the same percentage.&nbsp;So I guess, all things considered, the federal sales tax would be the best. http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/LuvMyKatz//#c_65656 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/LuvMyKatz//#c_65656 Katz, I am in favor of a total tax overhaul. Whether that is in the form of a federal sales tax (consumption tax) or a flat tax I have not decided on yet. But I do know that the current system is to complicated and unfair. I think the sales tax would be the most simple because there would be no more &quot;doing&quot; your taxes every year (although I feel like I'm the one that is getting &quot;done&quot; when&nbsp;I see all the taxes I pay).&nbsp;The flat&nbsp;tax makes sense too but it would still require filing a return every year.&nbsp;Their just wouldn't be any deductions and everybody would pay the same percentage.&nbsp;So I guess, all things considered, the federal sales tax would be the best. I really like the idea of a consumption tax, at least on the surface. Those who live frugally pay a bit less, while those who indulge in the more high-end, expensive lifestyle pay for the priviledge of luxury. I can go with that.<br /> <br /> The current system has been broken for longer than it's worked (much like the health care system). http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/LuvMyKatz//#c_65701 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/LuvMyKatz//#c_65701 I really like the idea of a consumption tax, at least on the surface. Those who live frugally pay a bit less, while those who indulge in the more high-end, expensive lifestyle pay for the priviledge of luxury. I can go with that.<br /> <br /> The current system has been broken for longer than it's worked (much like the health care system). <p><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="2">Thanks for responding to my blog I agree a change needs to be made. This is a discussion my DH and I have occasionaly and we think it might be a good idea just because it would tax all those folks who make money illegally or are here in our country illegally to pay their fair share too. Yes, I think double taxation stinks and it seems those who make nothing or close to it get these big refunds just because they are low income, while those who are above the middle man ~(me)~ are able to find so many loop-holes and get everything written off. However; I was reading about it on the internet and consumption tax effects businesses and then the cost will drive prices up something I hadn&rsquo;t thought of. I don&rsquo;t know what a good solution would be I think we need to throw the tea in the harbor again......</font></p> http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/LuvMyKatz//#c_65943 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/LuvMyKatz//#c_65943 <p><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="2">Thanks for responding to my blog I agree a change needs to be made. This is a discussion my DH and I have occasionaly and we think it might be a good idea just because it would tax all those folks who make money illegally or are here in our country illegally to pay their fair share too. Yes, I think double taxation stinks and it seems those who make nothing or close to it get these big refunds just because they are low income, while those who are above the middle man ~(me)~ are able to find so many loop-holes and get everything written off. However; I was reading about it on the internet and consumption tax effects businesses and then the cost will drive prices up something I hadn&rsquo;t thought of. I don&rsquo;t know what a good solution would be I think we need to throw the tea in the harbor again......</font></p> DH: Designated Hitter? http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/LuvMyKatz//#c_65961 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/LuvMyKatz//#c_65961 DH: Designated Hitter? <font face="Comic Sans MS" size="3">Not in my house,&nbsp; <font color="#ff0000">DH</font>=Dear Husband</font> http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/LuvMyKatz//#c_65966 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/LuvMyKatz//#c_65966 <font face="Comic Sans MS" size="3">Not in my house,&nbsp; <font color="#ff0000">DH</font>=Dear Husband</font> Oh! http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/LuvMyKatz//#c_65973 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/LuvMyKatz//#c_65973 Oh!