Tax Tyranny

The Fair Tax will also make it possible for people to quickly determine when taxes have been increased. Revenue-increasing bills can no longer be hidden; if the tax goes up, you will see it plainly on your receipt.

Sales taxes as the primary source of revenue is not new. Several states do not now have an income tax. The majority have both a sales tax and an income tax. Since states already levy sales taxes, they can collect the tax and remit it to the federal government.