Gov Huckabee is a huge proponent of the Fair Tax. He made this clear when I emailed his staff earlier this year with questions – and then again when I interviewed him by phone.
Here’s his debate response to criticisms of the plan:
As a kid, the church was always a big part of my life. I was that girl, the one who raised her hand and asked questions and often got shushed in service. I did, however, eventually have the good fortune to have a pastor who was everything that I thought a religious leader should be:…
William Gifford, MBA, writes: Congress should eliminate the current system altogether. Throw out the federal income tax because it’s too broken to be fixed. In it’s place, I think we should pass something like the VAT in Europe: a federal sales tax. Think about it. Rather than penalize people for making more money, a federal…
This week, the eyes of the nation turn to South Carolina. No, not for the 37th Annual South Carolina Square and Round Dance Convention (though who among us doesn’t enjoy a good line dance?). They’ll be watching the South Carolina Republican primary, to be held on January 19, 2012. I know what you’re thinking: why…
The White House is playing down rumors that Congress has reached an agreement on an economic stimulus package. A spokesman for the White House claims that there is no deal but that there is “progress.” Hmm. Makes me wonder what else is in the cards. Thoughts? Kelly Phillips Erb Kelly Phillips Erb, known as Taxgirl,…
As of this evening (Monday), it seems that the Senate version of the housing bill will make it intact to the vote tomorrow. And you know that I’m not a fan. I promised that I’d explain why I think it’s a bad idea. It’s taken a few extra days (yes, a plague of biblical proportions…
I know, I know. You, like me, woke up this morning and your first thought was: what’s on those darn Romney tax returns? Okay, maybe you didn’t. But I did (true story, ask my husband). And not because I really care in a this-will-dramatically-change-my-life kind of way but rather I was interested in what the…
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i had to read the fairtax book in high school, and it really makes alot of sense…if anyone at all reads this, you need to learn more about this plan. The fairtax would be a great solution to America’s finanial problems, but not many people know what it is really all about..so check it out!