TaxCure Blog

Since 1999, the FairTax has been a proposal regularly brought forth in Congress. The main goal of the FairTax is to replace federal taxes on income and capital gains with a national sales tax. That way, taxes are collected on consumption, rather than on income. The national sales tax would be collected on top of state and local sales taxes.

One of the biggest sources of confusion when it comes to taxes is the rate at which we are taxed. At first glance, it seems fairly straightforward: Your tax bracket determines how much you are taxed. If you make $100,000 a year, you fall into the 28% tax bracket, so you owe $28,000, right?

Everywhere you look these days, it seems as though someone is suggesting a flat tax. Our complex tax code is under fire, and many demand a simpler structure. The flat tax seems to fit the bill exactly. However, there is a great debate as to exactly what form a flat tax would take.

It’s become almost a matter of course: If you are running for public office, you are expected to release your tax return each year. This is especially true if you are running for “higher” offices. Most mayoral candidates aren’t expected to release their tax returns, but if the candidate is running for a federal position (Congress, President), many citizens want to see what their finances look like.