Changes

*A greater dependence on second-hand goods might occur, since they are exempt, and therefore alter the spending habits of the U.S. consumer.

*A greater dependence on second-hand goods might occur, since they are exempt, and therefore alter the spending habits of the U.S. consumer.

*There is no cap on the rate that might be imposed by Congress. Just as current income tax rates change, the initial rate of 23% may be changed over time as Congress desires.  However, since there is one rate, it would be difficult to engage in class warfare and pit one economic group against another.

*There is no cap on the rate that might be imposed by Congress. Just as current income tax rates change, the initial rate of 23% may be changed over time as Congress desires.  However, since there is one rate, it would be difficult to engage in class warfare and pit one economic group against another - Congress would raise or lower the rate on everyone.  Every citizen has an interest in keeping the rate low.

*It is argued that the FairTax would benefit the wealthy at the expense of the middle class.

*It is argued that the FairTax would benefit the wealthy at the expense of the middle class.