Tax on Sales Proposed to Curb High Living Costs
A letter argues against the current federal income tax method and urges replacing it with a flat one percent sales tax on all goods and services. It claims the present system inflates prices through multi‑tier taxation, hurts production, and conceals who bears the final burden.
Tax on sales as proposed by citizens newsletter
A reader argues for a simple monthly tax on sales of goods at one percent, replacing the luxury tax. The plan would tax wholesale or retail sales, be easy to report, and reduce price inflation while funding government needs. It favors a three-part system: income tax, sales tax, and moderate surtaxes on unearned income, with public support urged and Congress pressed to consider reform.
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