Fairtax Power Radio

Filling in for Bob Paxton, Randy Fischer describes the options faced by Americans For Fair Taxation in finding sponsors for the FAIRtax legislation in the US House of Representatives and the US Senate in the 117th Congress. Ron & Randy discuss the different Senators who might be interested and Randy announces a new primary sponsor of HR 25 in the US House.

Happy New Year. In this episode The FAIRtax Guys rewind to July of 2020 to review an important milestone in the FAIRtax Power Radio history - the launch of the FAIRtax Power Radio Network. Also, as a salute to Independence Day, The FAIRtax Guys remind everyone of how we can claim our independence from the intrusion of the income tax and all it's many assaults on our individual freedoms.

Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah. The FAIRtax Guys present you with a Rewind from our collection of great shows. Starting with some humor from Babylon Bee and then a report on the efforts of some of our great volunteers, please enjoy and Share this Holiday Special.

As we approach the end of 2020 and the 116th Congress, The FAIRtax Guys search congress.gov for some of the worst tax law changes proposed by members of Congress. Whether it's to change the definition of Municipal Solid Waste or to violate Article IV of the Bill of Rights, our Congress Critters have been very busy trying to manipulate every aspect of American life thru the tax code.

When did the idea for the FAIRtax become a formal proposal? Who initiated the effort and why? What were the issues that caused people to seek an alternative to the income tax. What issues had to be addressed in order to advance HR 25, a proposal in Congress every session since 1999. The FAIRtax Guys take you back to the early 1990's and introduce you to some of the key players and their accomplishments.

Record keeping, professional tax services, tax planning, opportunity costs - these are all serious and expensive issues associated with the current income tax. And to address these issues requires billions of hours and hundreds of billions of dollars. And who pays for all this? You won't like the answer but The FAIRtax Guys will give you all the gory details.

After reviewing several viewer comments and a much smaller list of proposed tax code changes on Congress.gov, The FAIRtax Guys take a look at Vice President Biden's plans for tax increases, especially his plan to increase corporate taxes. Noting that this subject is handled in Chapter 3 of The FairTax Book by Boortz and Linder, they explain who really pays corporate taxes and how tax increases affect our economy.

After a review of the progress in Alabama, Georgia and Nebraska to establish a state level FAIRtax, The FAIRtax Guys discuss the concept of regressive taxes and make a bold proposal to rid ourselves of regressive taxes not only on income but also the federal taxes on fuel and energy. What has this to do with the FAIRtax? Tune in to find out.

Since the Presidential Election was undecided at the time of this recording, the nation does not know who the President will be next year. They also don't know what the tax policy will be. Will it be President Trump who has promised more tax cuts or Mr. Biden who has promised tax increases on corporations and wealthy people? This uncertainty is bad for business and would disappear if we had the FAIRtax as the nation's tax policy.

Hats off to our viewers. The FAIRtax Guys read a few of the comments left by our viewers about recent episodes of FTPR. And since this episode first airs on election day, it's appropriate to recognize the many candidates for the US House and Senate who signed the FAIRtax Candidate's Pledge. These are the people who will push the FAIRtax forward when they are sworn into office in January. And at that time, we go to work on the 117th Congress.

After surveying a few of the over 2000 proposals to change the tax code, The FAIRtax Guys delve in to the tax plans being proposed by the two candidates for President. Although the plans are very different from each other, they have one glaring similarity - they both maintain the income tax. No REAL reform here!

Many more people are working from home due to the coronavirus but what has that to do with our tax code? You'd be surprised! The FAIRtax Guys also review the article “20 amazing, outrageous and just plain weird tax deductions” to find the answers to age old question of just what is deductible and what is not. And all this helps make the case for replacing the income tax with the FAIRtax.

After announcing the winners of the "If the IRS made..." contest, The FAIRtax Guys say goodbye to Nick Rudelic, a local FAIRtax volunteer aptly described as being "gung-ho." Nick was an industrious and energetic volunteer and when it came to educating people about the FAIRtax, he was creative and passionate. He was constantly thinking of new ways to promote the FAIRtax. Listen and watch as we see why Nick was an inspiration to all of us.

Income tax PLUS lobbyists PLUS Congress EQUALS big mess! After answering the question "Does President Trump know about the FAIRtax?" The FAIRtax Guys key on the President's statement to point out the differences between the FAIRtax and the flat tax. Then they discuss how lobbyists are involved in making our income tax such a mess. Good information you have not heard before.

It is no surprise to anyone if you say the IRS has problems. However, in this episode, The FAIRtax Guys spell it out in great detail. Have the hiring standards at the IRS changed over the years? How solid it the technology infrastructure that the agents rely on? Have the problems within the agency been identified and dealt with? The answers will shock you. Listen, Learn and Share with others.

When it comes to raising revenue for the federal government, many legislators, journalists and bureaucrats are Stuck On Stupid. They try to use the tax code to address every perceived problem in America. From municipal solid waste to climate change to fighting crime, these people propose all manner of changes that usually create more problems via unintended consequences. The FAIRtax Guys lay it all out for you in this FTPR Rewind.

The FAIRtax Guys frequently ask you to get other people onboard with the FAIRtax. Often, when talking to someone about the FAIRtax, it’s good to have a handout of some kind. Something small with enough information to get them started on their journey to promoting REAL tax reform, the FAIRtax. It just so happens that there is a great tool for this purpose; the FAIRtax Palm Card.

In episode # 227, The FAIRtax Guys compared the tax reform promises in the Republican Platform to the reality of their signature legislation, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. In this episode, they continue with their examination of the Republican platform to demonstrate how the FAIRtax would help them meet their goals and keep their promises.

We need a Category 5 “Hurricane” to blow away the current income tax system and make room for the FAIRtax. Although that sounds rather dramatic, The FAIRtax Guys justify their wish by researching the website OpenSecrets.org which has a great deal of information on the dollars that whirl around Washington by the lobbying firms in order to influence members of Congress. They also look at a few positively stupid tax proposals.

After a tribute to long time FAIRtax volunteer, Nancy Keesee, who recently passed away, The FAIRtax Guys examine the claims of tax reforms made by the Republicans in their official platform. Since this episode airs during the Republican Convention, what are their promises concerning tax reform and what have they delivered in the past. We also learn about the new FAIRtax store.