Posted: Apr 25, 2005 By: M J SHEARN

Subject: FLAT TAX RATE

Comment: TAX REFORM PROPOSAL

FLAT RATE INCOME TAX-INDIVIDUALS

1. Single rate – Seventeen percent (17%) of gross income on all individuals regardless of marital filing status
2. No deductions or exemptions or credits
3. Gross income baseline $33,300 for family of four – no taxes imposed on families of four below $33,300 per annum
4. No different rate between single or married filing status
5. No alternative minimum tax