The FairTax - How to Make Paying Taxes Easy and Fair
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What do you think of when you hear "April 15th"?
Unless it's your birthday, chances are you think of the dreaded day that the annual tax return must be filed and the dreaded taxes must be paid. The day that the post office stays open 'til midnight. The day before the tax accountants get to take a day off for a change.
Nobody likes the IRS and nobody looks forward to paying taxes, but it's something that has to be done. The good news is that the FairTax plan makes it easy to pay taxes and, most importantly, makes paying taxes fair for everyone from every socioeconomic group in the country while eliminating injustice and corruption in the tax code.
Skeptical? Then read on. We'll provide you with the basics then give you resources where you can find out more - and find out how to support the FairTax, this simple but comprehensive plan to abolish the 16th Amendment and the IRS as we know it.
QUICK LINK: The FairTax Calculator - Would you be better off with the FairTax?
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An Overview of The FairTax
Get the basics here, then read on for more resources, for all the details.
What the FairTax Will Do.
1. Repeal all corporate and individual income taxes, self-employment taxes, payroll taxes, capital gains, estate, and gift taxes.
2. Replace the above taxes with a revenue-neutral consumption tax.
3. Rebate (actually pre-bate) the sales taxes on all spending up to the poverty level.
That's basically it. Sound too simple? It is simple. In fact, the FairTax is only 132 pages long. Contrast that with the more than 50,000 pages of tax laws and regulations in effect today and I think you'll agree that it really is rather simple.
What's fair about the FairTax? First, the FairTax will allow you to keep 100 percent of your paycheck, your pension, your Social Security income. Because taxes on corporations will be repealed, the cost of consumer goods and services will be dramatically reduced, from 20 to 30 percent. Compliance cost, the cost to collect taxes and enforce tax law, will be reduced by 90 percent. Real wages will increase. Investments will increase, interest rates will drop dramatically, and the economy will grow by leaps and bounds as a result!
So, then, how do I actually pay my taxes? The FairTax is a consumption tax, meaning that you only pay tax when you consume, or purchase, new goods and services. You'll think you're paying a whopper of a sales tax, but the cost of the product or service will be lower in the first place and the tax rate will still be lower than standard income tax rates, so you'll be paying less tax overall. And the best part is that you can choose to pay less tax by choosing to spend less money.
But I have to feed my family and I need to buy a new car. What's so fair about paying taxes on those things? That's exactly where the fair part comes in. First, if your income is on the low end, you will probably choose hamburger instead of steak or a Ford instead of a Mercedes. People in the higher income brackets will buy the expensive cuts of meat and the fancy cars and they'll pay the same rate of sales tax that you paid - the same rate but on a lot more money - which will result in a much larger amount of tax paid. And then there's the "prebate," the other element in the FairTax equation that makes it truly fair.
Yes, what is that you mentioned about the poverty level and rebates? Since everyone needs to purchase basic necessities, all families will receive, every month, a "prebate" check to cover the tax on the basic necessities, the amount for items that everyone has to have, based on the poverty level spending figure calculated by the government. It sounds a little complicated, but this paper lays it all out with a diagram and an explanation that makes sense.
"The Income Tax created more criminals than any other single act of government."
- Barry Goldwater
New FairTax Book by Ken Hoagland Explains It All
The FairTax Solution: Financial Justice for All Americans

The FairTax Solution: Financial Justice for All Americans
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Ken Hoagland is a leader among participants in the FarTax campaign. He serves as national communications director for Americans for Fair Taxation, the organization that sponsors and spreads the word about the FairTax legislation. From the book's description: "(The FairTax) is based on the idea that the federal government should stop taxing what goes into our economy--earnings, savings, and investments--and start taxing what comes out: consumption." That simple explanation of why the FairTax should become law really is the bottom line, but there's so much more. To become fully informed about the FairTax, read this book! (Release date March 4, 2010)
You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers
Where you can find answers about all your FairTax questions.
This site is an introduction to the FairTax and we have lots of resources listed below, including ways you can help spread the word.We highly recommend The FairTax Book
Already know all about the FairTax? Buy a few copies of the book and spread them around!
The FairTax Book
Still have questions about how the FairTax works?
FairTax: The Truth: Answering the Critics
FairTax: The Truth: Answering the Critics
Amazon Price: $3.85 (as of 02/15/2012)![]()
When is a sequel better than the original? When it answers all of the questions you've been asking.
Neal Boortz has been talking about this book for months. You don't have to wait any longer. Order your copy of Fair Tax: The Truth: Answering the Critics from amazon.com and be among the first to find out the answers to all of the remaining questions about the FairTax. Highly recommended reading!
Prefer to download the book to your Kindle wireless reader? Get the Fairtax: The Truth - Kindle Edition here.
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Download the free FairTax webinar here.
What does President Barack Obama Say About the Fairtax?
Not much.
The president believes the plan needs more study, which likely means he hasn't studied the studies that have already been done. If he had, he may actually have an official stand on the issue.Wonder how the Obama tax plan compares with the FairTax? Study this comparison chart of the current tax system, Obama's tax plan, and the FairTax to see for yourself.
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Presidential Candidates Speak About the FairTax
These YouTube videos will help present the truth about The FairTax.
How much tax would you pay with the FairTax?
Find out with the FairTax calculator.
Is the FairTax a fair tax? Find out with the FairTax Calculator.It takes just a few minutes to plug in your own figures and see how you and your family would fare if you paid the 23% FairTax on purchases of new items instead of filing a typical income tax return and paying taxes the traditional way. I tried it and our household came out far ahead.
Take a minute and try the FairTax Calculator and if you like what you see, tell your friends and encourage them to read the FairTax books
Spread the Word: FairTax!
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More Books about the FairTax
Educate Yourself
More FairTax Information Resources
Knowledge is power. Use these links to become educated about the Fairtax.
Americans For Fair Taxation: Sign the Petition
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What You Can Do to Help
(Click on each suggestion to find out how you can help.)
- Contact Congress
- Let your representatives know that you support the FairTax, H.R. 25.
- Connect with Supporters in Your Area
- Find local leaders and become part of the grassroots initiative that is needed to get the FairTax passed.
- Join the Discussion
- Join an online forum to connect with other supports in your area and across the country.
- Attend a Local Event
- Check this calendar for planned events in your area.
- Contribute
- It does take financial support to keep the ball rolling. Are you willing to help in this area?
- Spread the Word!
- Tell your friends about the FairTax and point them to all the information they'll need to make a fair and objective decision about the tax plan that really, truly is fair. Help make April 15th just another day on the calendar!
More Ways to Show Your Support of the FairTax
Wear it on your chest or on your head, but just wear it!
Hear What People Are Saying about the FairTax
The FairTax Plan is In the News
Read what's being reported about the FairTax Plan.
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For it or against it, the word is spreading.
- 'Fair Tax' Advocates Push For Missouri Ballot Issue
- Let Voters Decided has received about $2.5 million from Missouri businessmen and conservative political...
- Compromise Means Help for Local Communities
- Given such disagreement, the Legislature had yet to pass a comprehensive policy to levy a fair tax on...
- OUR VIEW: We can't afford to be income tax free
- Oftentimes local newspapers will support certain tax hikes within their community. Critics would say...
- Gingrich: 435 Congressional Commissions to Study Fair Tax
- He said he wants to ?sponsor and ? support creating a commission on the Fair Tax, putting together...
"The FairTax sounds good, but it'll never happen."
"Women will never get the vote."
"Man will never walk on the moon."
Never say never.
Grassroots support is what it takes to get important legislation passed.
Do your part. Support the FairTax and let's make it happen!
So, are you for it or again' it?
Reader Feedback
Leave a comment and tell us what you think about our lens or about the FairTax. Thanks!
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sls450
Nov 1, 2011 @ 8:23 am | delete
- I think a flat tax is a great idea. If administered properly I think it'll be better for the poor. Staples such as milk is images wouldn't be subject to tax. Luxary items, such as flat screen TVs, would be. The system would reward poeple for saving and making responsible purchases.
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CruiseReady
Jul 29, 2011 @ 7:47 am | delete
- People really need to take a serious look at this!
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Mark Douglas
Oct 16, 2010 @ 10:38 am | delete
- Actually Fairtax is pure nonsense. Total bogus math that pretends the government will pay most of it's own revenue.
See the truth about Farce Tax -- and see why their own leaders know it's a farce.
http://fairtaxhoax.blogspot.com/
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Devin
Aug 27, 2010 @ 4:24 pm | delete
- Under such a system, billionaire hedge fund managers would pay an effective tax rate of far less than 1% of their income. In order to make a FairTax "revenue neutral", somebody will have to pay more to make up for the billionaires who are suddenly paying a lot less. Who will that somebody be?
Not saying the current system is perfect, but I don't know if continuing to cut taxes on billionaires is the answer...it hasn't worked so far.
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Spook
Mar 24, 2010 @ 11:00 am | delete
- Couldn't agree more.
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stargazer00
Aug 16, 2009 @ 8:47 pm | delete
- We desperately need a change. That is for sure!
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tandemonimom
Mar 20, 2009 @ 11:00 am | delete
- Great lens! I'd vote for a flat tax if it were offered, but the consumption-tax-only FairTax is a MUCH better plan! 5*
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Plumbers01
Oct 1, 2008 @ 9:10 pm | delete
- You would have to be a complete idiot to not see how the Fair Tax would help and fix so many things in this country
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Helen_Bascom
Jun 7, 2008 @ 6:10 pm | delete
- Superb content.
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May 11, 2008 @ 1:28 pm | delete
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