Posted: Oct 12, 2005 By: Betty P. Wiggins

Subject: Federal Tax Reform Advisory Panel

Comment: I am totally disappointed and disgusted hearing that rather than assisting individual taxpayers in sorting out the complicated mess of our income tax system, the panel has found yet another way to increase federal taxes by reducing mortgage interest deductions. Also, by eliminating deductions for employers health care expenses for their employees, this cost will be passed on to consumers in one form or another. Furthermore, I do not believe the panel's suggestions have responded to President Bush's request. What a waste of time!!