Comment: I think we should have a national sales tax, rather than income tax. That way the huge number of people who elude taxes by being paid under the table (in cash) or by bartering services would finally have to contribute, too. In the local Home Depot, you always see construction "professionals" trading services on each others' homes and rental houses. They then declare a business loss, and not only avoid taxes, but profit from the barter. A sales tax would also result in more fair taxation to corporations, illegal immigrants and just normal working class Americans alike. Those who use more, pay more. Thanks for listening. ********** OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). These items may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ********** |