Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Tax relief?

Since those charged with creating the mess that is our tax code should be expected to abide by it (ahem, Mssrs. Geithner & Daschle), here's some ideas on ideas for fixing the tax code. Not, mind you, really fixing it a la FairTax, but just to get it cleaned up a little.

For all members of Congress and the White House (cabinet members and President) and including high-level congressional staffers (chiefs-of-staff, deputies, etc.) who regularly rub elbows with lobbyists.
  • Require all of the above to do their own taxes. I could be cruel and say "by hand" but I'll allow TurboTax or other software, but I will require an affidavit (threat of perjury!) swearing the return was self-prepared.
  • Require an annual IRS audit for all of the above.

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