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8 Pros And Cons of the Flat Tax

Wouldn’t it be great if filing your taxes would take only a few minutes? This may seem like a far-fetched dream, but it could actually become a reality through the implementation of a flat tax. This is a tax system that applies the same tax rate to everyone regardless of their income. There are also no deductions or exemptions allowed.

Supporters of this idea believe that it is a better system than the progressive tax system currently in place, where taxpayers are taxed according to their income bracket. But how is it more beneficial? And won’t it carry any negative effects on the economy and government revenue? Go through the advantages and disadvantages of a flat tax rate to gather supporting data before you decide on your stand.

List of Pros of a Flat Tax Rate

1. It makes taxes a lot simpler.
You don’t have to spend hours and hours figuring out how much you owe the government and how much of your total deductions and exemptions are because you just have to pay one fixed sum no matter how much you earn. This can even save you more money because you don’t have to pay for the assistance of tax accountants and lawyers anymore.

2. It removes double taxation.
A flat tax rate will levy only the income of an individual or family. Investments, capital gains, dividends, Social Security benefits, and interest on savings will not be taxed, encouraging more people to save or invest.

3. It is fairer.
The flat rate system won’t impose tax penalties based on what how much you earn; you pay the same amount no matter what income bracket you belong to. This means everyone shoulders the same tax rate, contributing their fair share to the maintenance of government services.

4. It can help the economy grow.
Advocates of the flat tax rate believe that people can be encouraged to work harder to earn more because they won’t be afraid of a larger tax penalty for a bigger income. In addition, more businesses will be more willing to invest. This can result in more stable economic growth and higher overall tax revenue.

List of Cons of a Flat Tax Rate

1. It favors the wealthy.
Those who are earning bigger income can enjoy paying less tax, so they end up with more money, further widening the gap between the wealthy and poor.

2. It makes the poor even poorer.
In line with the point above, those in the lower class will be burdened even more, especially since there will be no more exemptions and deductions. This results in having less money to spend for necessities and paying debts, making their financial situation even worse.

3. It can shut down the IRS.
The Internal Revenue may be some people’s mortal enemy, but remember that a lot of people depend on their IRS jobs to make a living. Implementing a flat tax makes the taxation system simpler and takes away the function of the bureau, ridding its employees of work.

4. It may not be a feasible tax system for the long term.
European countries that adopted flat-rate taxation systems, like Estonia, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, enjoyed economic growth after implementing a flat tax. However, the progress was usually short lived. Slovakia and the Czech Republic have changed to a progressive tax system. Estonia has kept the flat-rate system, but it has signed up for severe fiscal and monetary austerity since the 2008 economic crash.

With all these in consideration, do you think a flat tax is the simpler, fairer, and more beneficial tax system?

Apr 15, 2016-Flow Psychology Editor
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