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- Proponents say tax form would be the size of two postcards
- Would increase revenue by closing loopholes for the rich and corporations
- Could reduce outsourcing
- Several Countries now have some form of a flat tax
- Critics argue that a [http: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressive_tax graduated tax system] is fairer
- Critics argue people with high incomes will benefit from a flat tax
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Although there are several variations, a flat tax features a single tax rate (usually less than 20 percent). The flat tax eliminates all other taxes and would simplify the taxation system. Everyone, including businesses, pay the same rate with no exemptions or loopholes. In the United States, Dick Armey introduced H.R. 4585, The Freedom and Fairness Restoration Act. It calls for a single 17% tax rate.
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Flat Tax Questions
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Is the world flat? 2 AnswersAccording to Friedman it is, with all that outsourcing mess. It's kind of hard to compete with Indian computer programmers when India's gifted population outnu... read more -
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Do the rich get the tax breaks? 1 AnswerYes the rich get the tax breaks. -quote- "A Few Basic Reasons For Why The Rich Get Richer The rich have started successful businesses. They do it by starting th... read more
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What is the tax rate in Singapore? 3 AnswersIn Singapore, individual income tax forms part of two different sources income tax. The taxation system works on the basis that only income earned in Singapore ... read more
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Central Figures
- Dick Armey
- Wikipedia: Dick Armey
- NCPA: The Armey Flat Tax
- WashingtonPost.com: Dick Armey Voting Record
- Slate Magazine: Why do Republicans now Fear Tax Reform? (November 26, 2002)
- Sam Brownback
- Wikipedia: Sam Brownback
- MSNBC: Brownback Pushes Flat Tax Rate Plan (April 17, 2007)
- Southern Political Report: The "Fair Tax is always an "Unfair" Label (January 14, 2008)
- WashingtonPost.com: Sam Brownback Voting Record
- Michael Burgess
- Wikipedia: Michael Burgess
- U.S. House of Representatives: U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess
- WashingtonPost.com: Michael Burgess Voting Record
Flat Tax Satire and Humor
- YouTube: Short Flat Tax Mockumentary (Time: 6:25)
- Chronic Discontent Cartoons: Flat Tax Fred
- CSL CartoonStock: Flat Tax Cartoon
- The New Yorker: "The Flat Tax Return" (April 8, 1996)
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@personhoodusa: The average american doesnt pay as much tax as the rich. Assuming flat tax, 53 mil is 17 cents.
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Qatar introduces 10% flat corporate tax http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/qatar/qatar-introduces-10-flat-corporate-tax-1.529017
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@ByrneTofferings Yeah, but you blatently nicked the idea from my tweet on UKIP flat tax policy ;) hehe.
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Server's down so we're playing hangman instead. Also just had 2 flat screens installed in office. 'ECC: wasting time & tax payers money'
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@TheDeception24 Did you read it? It backs up everything I said. I'd like to see the same comparison to a flat tax not the current system.
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@personhoodusa: The average american doesnt pay as much tax as the rich. Assuming flat tax, 53 mil is 17 cents.
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Qatar introduces 10% flat corporate tax http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/qatar/qatar-introduces-10-flat-corporate-tax-1.529017
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@ByrneTofferings Yeah, but you blatently nicked the idea from my tweet on UKIP flat tax policy ;) hehe.
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Server's down so we're playing hangman instead. Also just had 2 flat screens installed in office. 'ECC: wasting time & tax payers money'
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@TheDeception24 Did you read it? It backs up everything I said. I'd like to see the same comparison to a flat tax not the current system.
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On Twitter Powered by Twitter
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@personhoodusa: The average american doesnt pay as much tax as the rich. Assuming flat tax, 53 mil is 17 cents.
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Qatar introduces 10% flat corporate tax http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/qatar/qatar-introduces-10-flat-corporate-tax-1.529017
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@ByrneTofferings Yeah, but you blatently nicked the idea from my tweet on UKIP flat tax policy ;) hehe.
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Server's down so we're playing hangman instead. Also just had 2 flat screens installed in office. 'ECC: wasting time & tax payers money'
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@TheDeception24 Did you read it? It backs up everything I said. I'd like to see the same comparison to a flat tax not the current system.
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