Subject: Federal Tax Code Comment: As a National Grange member, I support the following: 1. A simpler and fairer federal code, written in precise, plain, and understandable language. 2.Tax policies that levy both personal and business taxes based on ability to pay. 3. Abolishing the federal estate tax, especially for small business and agriculture. 4. A 100% federal income tax deduction for all medial insurance premiums. 5. A requirement of a two-thirds vote of each chamber to increase taxes. 6. Permanent tax exemption for income raised by non-profit organizations such as the Grange. 7. Strengthening of the "Taxpayers' Bill of Rights" - the burden of proof must be placed on the IRS - not the taxpayer - under due process of law and a course of action should be provided in which the taxpayer could defend himself and recover his costs and attorney fees should the IRS fail to prove its case. |