Today I bring to you something different – well not totally as I take swipes at our politicians every other post but today I am pushing on the “FAIR TAX” button. I totally believe our tax system is so out of control that it is causing as much of our economic problems as the other components. When only 47% of the populace pays the tax we have a serious problem. Most of this is brought on by ever-increasing “LOOP HOLES” and special situations, tax breaks, etc. I figure that we should all pay the same percent of our disposable income or what ever, so in proportion everyone pays the same. I also had not thought about the “negative equity” we are forced to live with in our savings for retirement. So this is a good item for both situations. Do I think that the FairTax is the answer, I can’t say just yet but it is a better answer than adding more LoopHoles to the current system and reducing the percent of paying participants even further. Eliminating the IRS burden would go a long way to pay for some of the things we do need in this country. I need to learn a lot more about the FairTax and this site appears to be something that might help with that. – WD0AJG
FairTax Advocates,
In March of 2005, I left active duty Navy to begin my civilian career. This sector shift opened my eyes to the rampant issue of tax oppression in our country. During active duty, I was shielded from the major tax detriments I now incur on the civilian front. My personal experience and the shared experience of many Americans converted me into a firm supporter of the FairTax.
My passion for the FairTax began when I realized that our government places an annual limitation on our 401K, currently capped at $16,500 and an additional $5,500 if you’re 50 or over. My annual federal income tax liability exceeds this cap, putting me in a “negative equity” or “upside down” scenario as I’m trying to save for retirement. In other words, I am required to pay our government more than our government allows me to save tax free. For me and numerous citizens, our current tax system creates an American nightmare, not an American dream.
Due to this present frustration and also realizing that the tenets of the FairTax will pave a better, brighter tomorrow for our country, I am compelled to take action. I recently created the website
Essentially, my website is a discussion and blog forum where Americans from all walks of life can share ideas and educate themselves on the principles of the FairTax and its respective benefits if brought to fruition.
The FairTax Forum’s mission is to serve as a central online networking location for discussion and blogging of the tenets of the FairTax Act and to educate the masses in regards to government’s oppressive taxation and collection.
I need your help in spreading the word about upcoming FairTax events and to join in the discussion. On my website:
I have an area that is specifically set up to notify other FairTax advocates about upcoming FairTax events in their respective states. You can go directly to the location here:
http://www.fairtaxf orum.com/ forum/forum. php
to post the most up to date events throughout the United States. I am only a 1 person army and my website is only a little over a week old, but I’m a fervent supporter of the FairTax and would like your help in getting the word out.
Respectfully,
Michael Gonzales
CDR(Sel) USNR
www.fairtaxforum. com