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Flat tax....

I do see your point, Chris. However, a flat tax is the only TRULY fair way to tax. BUT, along with the flat tax there should be a minimum income level upon which people can be taxed. If you fall below a certain level, you pay no tax until you reach an income level that is equal to said level + the tax rate. That way, there is no fear of having less take home pay when those people begin to make more. This would mean that the wealthiest people pay the most tax. Additionally, no exemptions, deductions, etc. This way there is no guess work involved when preparing one's taxes. The system, as it stands today, is far too cumbersome, confusing and just plain FUCKED UP !!!!! The current IRS tax code is so complicated that enough new regulation are written every year to fill a book the size or "War and Peace". Why does the government do that ? To keep all of us fearful and stupid. ENOUGH already !!!!