Posted: Oct 12, 2005 By: John Maddalla

Subject: Tax Reform

Comment: Just a simple comment as a citizen. I make a good living, however I have found that it is almost impossible to save any considerable amount of money. I feel like many other Americans, that the present tax system is regressive and basically punishing hard working people. I also think it is regressive towards the economy. As a business owner, I see the direct hit on small business. We make our business decisions partly on tax burden rather than going full steam ahead. The current tax system is too complicated, too costly to the Government, too costly to Business, and too costly for our citizens. All the money spent by everyone is non productive and improves nothing. I have read about the Flat Tax. I have read about the Nat Sales Tax. I think ether one of them is better than what we have now. I hope your committee will come up with a solution that will go down in history. We the people need the biggest tax relief plan you can muster. Thank you for your attention.