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taxes…

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In the spirit of smaller, more accountable government, what do you think of this statement?

We oppose all tax increases as a matter of principle.

We believe in a system in which taxes are simpler, fairer, flatter, more visible, and lower than they are today.  The government’s power to control one’s life derives from its power to tax.  We believe that power should be minimized. 

Written by Charles Flemming

December 19, 2008 at 12:59 pm

Posted in Restoring the Constitution, Tax Policy

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  1. If the question was addressed to me: I cannot agree emphatically enough. That said, it’s important to note that tax cuts, without corresponding spending cuts or payment of the debt, are not real tax cuts. Rather, they are simply tax deferrals, which taxes are in the meantime are collecting interest: debt-slavery for the future generations. Makes President Bush’s tax cuts seem less rosy, since spending has increased under his administration more than ever.

    Lorin

    December 19, 2008 at 1:10 pm

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  2. Define “fairer”…

    John

    December 19, 2008 at 1:13 pm

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  3. John: Not sure I can define “fairer,” except to quote from Americans for Tax Reform (the source of my tax quote):

    …Congressional Caucuses are a long-term project of Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) that seek to incrementally move the United States tax code to a simpler, fairer, and more efficient tax system. Today we pay taxes when we earn our paychecks, when we save, when we invest, when we buy products and services and when we are foolish enough to die, the government wants half of what is left. Furthermore, our current tax system discourages investment, saving and capital formation by taxing capital excessively.

    These variables are the foundations for economic growth. Slower growth, in turn, reduces the standard of living for all Americans. Thus everyone is affected by our current inefficient tax system.

    Real tax reform taxes income only once. Therefore, ATR is working to eliminate all forms of double taxation on American workers and businesses.

    To achieve this goal, ATR is working with members of Congress to establish Congressional Caucuses seeking to abolish each form of double taxation and other capital-killing taxes.

    Congressional Caucuses: The steps toward reform

    Charles Flemming

    December 19, 2008 at 3:01 pm

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