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Old 10-11-2011, 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by DrPhil View Post
To make sure I understand, the 9% Federal sales tax would be added to the 8% state sales tax in TX?

Okay, I need to map this out:

* 9% tax on personal income
* 9% tax on business income
* 9% tax on sales

What are the pros and cons of this including the con of the 17.25% TX sales tax? Cain is increasing in popularity and I hope his popularity is based on an understanding of his proposed plan.


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It's regressive. The poorest people end up paying the largest share of their income in taxes.
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