The Fair Tax Act, explained: what to know about the Republican plan for a national sales tax, decentralized IRS

After months of critique, House Republicans in January

. But the plan was largely seen as political messaging since neither Senate Democrats or the White House supported the measure.While the Fair Tax Act isn't likely to gain traction in Congress, experts say the plan would be a significant change for middle-income earners and the wealthiest Americans. If enacted, middle-income earners would see a "pretty significant tax increase," and the wealthiest Americans would see the biggest cuts, according to John Buhl, senior communications manager at the Tax Policy Center.

He said the plan would make the tax system more regressive, despite the built-in monthly rebates for families below a certain income level, especially since the 23% rate is "tax-inclusive" and will actually cost consumers about 30%. What's more, both experts say the sales tax won't be enough to make the plan "revenue neutral," which may be an issue as Republicans fight for tightened spending amid the debt ceiling battle.

The more you make the more tax you should pay fair is fair

They have been bolstered by the repeal of Roe. And yet they haven't learned anything from the reaction since its repeal. Consequences.

Only helps the rich as usual from the GOP

how come you pay taxes off your pay check then go to the store to buy your weekly supply and have to pay even more taxes?

That is unfair tax act. All the Tax cheats need to be prosecuted fully, by hiring more IRS agents.

So how will Social Security and Medicare be funded? This is a crackpot idea that non-serious people babble about to entertain themselves.

This is the only explanation you need....

If the rich aren't paying taxes now, this seems like a great idea.

Democrats hate fairness. They’ll never go for it.

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