Americans for fair taxation afft was founded in 1995, by three houston entrepreneurs. At, you can see the view of every candidate on every issue. Read chapter 12 in the fair tax book by neal boortz and john linder. The truth answering the critics by neal boortz available from rakuten kobo. Every argument raised by critics on this site has been addressed, some from many different angles. The fairtax is a proposed change to the federal tax laws of the united states that would replace all federal income taxes with a single national retail sales tax. But dont come here with negative innuendo the two are being combined on purpose. And then of course the fact that boortz promoted the fairtax and his book day after day on his show certainly helped things along.
It is rons goal to work for passage of the fairtax so. The host of radios the neal boortz show, syndicated in nearly two hundred national markets, neal boortz is the author with congressman john linder of the new york times bestsellers the fairtax book and fairtax. An issue that liberals, independent and conservatives can agree with mike huckabee is a supporter and a leader in the fairtax tax reform and that is why john mccain should pick mike huckabee. Americans for fair taxation educational and networking. The fairtax book is a nonfiction book by libertarian radio talk show host neal boortz and congressman john linder, published on august 2, 2005, as a tool to increase public support and understanding for the fairtax plan. His nationally syndicated talk show, the neal boortz show, airs throughout the united states on dial global formerly jones radio networks. But there is a lot of information crammed in there. Saying goodbye to the income tax and the irs by neal boortz.
Nov 09, 2007 the economy is projected to grow with the fairtax, businesses and manufacturers will come back to the u. Boortz and linder sell books to promote the fairtax and afft promotes the book to increase awareness of the fairtax. The fairtax book is a quick read i read the whole thing in a single day, most of it in one sitting. Aug 25, 2005 neal boortz from 34,000 feet over somewhere. The following is a comprehensive recounting of the good to be. A comparative analysis high rates are required under the current tax system because it is replete with exemptions, deductions, credits, and loopholes that narrow the tax base to benefit the tax lobbies. Regarding their failure to debate the measure, you cannot honestly claim that boortz or linder have ever publicly debated the merits of the. It was ranked seventh in overall listeners, with more than 4. In 2005, firebrand radio talk show host neal boortz and georgia congressman john linder created the fairtax book, presenting the american public with a bold new plan designed to eliminate federal taxes and the irs, jumpstart the u. Fairtax rally neal boortz fairtax rally to be held may 24th at the gwinnett convention center outside atlanta. Congressman john linder rga is boortzs coauthor, but since boortz has previous writing experience and his name appears in larger letters on the books cover, i will refer to boortz as the author of the fairtax book. An issue that liberals, independent and conservatives can agree with mike huckabee is a supporter and a leader in the fairtaxtax reform and that is why john mccain should pick mike huckabee. Saying goodbye to the income tax and the irs kindle edition by boortz, neal, linder, john. Fairtax quotes by neal boortz goodreads share book.
Dec, 2006 last year, talkshow host neal boortz and congressman john linder coauthored the fairtax book. He has been nominated twice for the national association of broadcasters marconi award and divides his time between atlanta, georgia, and naples, florida. Congressman john linder rga is boortz s coauthor, but since boortz has previous writing experience and his name appears in larger letters on the book s cover, i will refer to boortz as the author of the fairtax book. They see the words neal boortz, fair tax and immediately assume that this is some soakthepoor, evil rich manipulation scheme.
We americans seem to derive a great deal of pleasure out of punishing those who fail to measure up to our standards of morality and conductregardless of whether or not their conduct has any affect on our personal rights to life, liberty, and property. The proposed fair tax act would apply a tax, once, at the point of purchase on. As talk show host neal 1boortz claims in the fairtax book. These products are offered to all supporters to educate the public on the merits of the fairtax act h. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Boortz s book coauthored by georgia congressman john linder entitled the fairtax book, explains the proposal and spent time atop the new york times best seller list. So here it is, the final 3 hours of the neal boortz show. In 2005, firebrand radio talk show host neal boortz and georgia congressman john linder created the fairtax book, presen. If you dont like the fairtax, say so, and say why so we can debate the issue. Saying goodbye to the income tax and the irs neal boortz on. Fairtax books, web sites, videos, speeches, and spokesmen for 16 years now have given us the impression of a simple retail sales tax. In the fairtax book, the syndicated radio host neal boortz and representative john linder, republican of georgia, claim that replacing all federal taxes. Their findings were combined into a book, the fairtax book.
It is a nonpartisan 501c4 grassroots organization solely dedicated to replacing the current income tax code with a national retaillevel consumption tax. Fairtax quotes showing 124 of 24 just what do we tax under our current system. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the fair tax book. Not only will this rally feature congressman john linder, wsb talk show host neal boortz, and fox news star and conservative commentator sean hannity, but also fairtax. The fairtax book, neal boortz, john linder, good book. The fairtax book by neal boortz, john linder 9780060875411. Even so, if you can update or improve it, please do so. I first heard about the fairtax several years ago, and every so often i spend some time perusing their website for information. I took my time to read and understand the whole concept. One concept which must be understood and is clearly explained in the book.
As boortz and linder reveal in this first book on the fairtax, this radical but eminently sensible plan would end the annual national nightmare of filing income tax. Ive stated my problems with the fairtax proposal in previous articles here and here. Talk radio personality neal boortz and georgia congressman john linder published the fairtax book in 2005 and additional visibility was gained in the 2008 presidential campaign. Neal boortz published a response responding to a few of the issues discussed in my paper. The organization hired experts to look into an idea for a better tax system, they spent 23 million dollars in coming up with the idea of the fair tax. A fascinating admission from a talk show host the good, the. He has been nominated twice for the national association of broadcasters marconi award and divides his time between. Saying goodbye to the income tax and the irs ebook written by neal boortz, john linder. A campaign in 2005 for the fairtax proposal involved leo e.
Neal boortz neal boortz is a nationally syndicated talk show host and coauthor of the fairtax book. Neal boortz inducted into the radio hall of fame in 2009 40 years answering more than 180,000 callers he received highest honor a radio host can achieve. John linder, dated 200605, excerpts by john linder and others, tired of media reports of fundraising and poll results instead of policy issues. The truth, and author of the terrible truth about liberals. Im sitting on my flight to austin, and instead of badgering the flight attendants i decided to take out a fascinating admission from a talk show host the good, the bad and the ugly. But in their book, linder and boortz push the argument even. The truth boortz media group llc digital audiobook. Ron read the first fairtax book by boortz and linder and was immediately hooked. The fairtax is a tax proposal that would replace all federal income taxes including corporate tax, gift tax, estate tax, capital gains tax, alternative minimum tax, social security, medicare, and self employment taxes with a federal national retail sales tax on personal consumption. The fair tax book neal boortz ebook harpercollins publishers. He has been nominated twice for the national association of broadcasters marconi award and divides his time.
Boortz and georgia congressman john linder published the fairtax book in. Much support has been achieved by talk radio personality neal boortz. From his nealz nuze, here is boortz on what will really happen to 100%. The push to scrap income taxes and the irs is gaining fans.
The fairtax taxes all goods and services at one rate with no exceptions. Along with his work on the board of directors of the florida fairtax educational association, ron is one of the fairtax guys in the weekly podcast of fairtax power radio on spreaker, itunes and iheart radio. Jan 24, 2006 i am quite unable to fathom the reason for your negativity. Obviously, the book captivated the american public with its simple and irresistible premise. Saying goodbye to the income tax and the irs 9780060875497 by neal boortz and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. The despised federal income tax system needs to be shut down and america finally has a plan to do the fairtax book. It will work, and i am passing this book on to my friends and coworkers. Oct 22, 2019 the fair tax plan is a sales tax proposal to replace the current u. Answer to from book the fairtax book by neal boortz describe the overall purpose of the book as it is addressed early in chapter 1. Saying goodbye to the income tax and the irs, which linbeck coauthored with republican congressman john linder. Oh, a little more, like a tax on real estate commissions you may pay, but more than 90% of fairtax, they claimed, was a retail sales tax.
As boortz and linder reveal in this first book on the fair tax, this radical but eminently sensible plan would end the annual national nightmare of filing income tax returns, while at the same time enlarging the federal tax base by collecting sales tax from every retail consumer in the country. How the fair tax plan isnt fair to you the balance. In 2005, he cowrote the fairtax book with congressman john linder, proposing to implement a variant of a national retail sales tax in lieu of other federal. This article appeared on wikipedia s main page as todays featured article on july 15, 2008. These new wage earners will need advice on how to spend their money, among other things. As boortz and linder reveal in this first book on the fairtax, this radical but eminently sensible plan would end the annual national nightmare of filing income tax returns, while at the same time enlarging the federal tax base by collecting sales tax from every retail consumer in the country. It abolishes all federal personal and corporate income taxes, and ends all taxes on gifts, estates, capital gains, alternative minimums, social security, medicare, and selfemployment. Saying goodbye to the income tax and the irs kindle edition by neal boortz, john linder. Boortz stated that he donates his share of the proceeds to charity to promote the book. Solved from book the fairtax book by neal boortz describe. The content of the show included politics, current events, social issues, and.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the fair tax book. In 2005, firebrand radio talk show host neal boortz and georgia congressman john linder created the fairtax book, presenting the american public with a. Mar 27, 2008 an issue that liberals, independent and conservatives can agree with mike huckabee is a supporter and a leader in the fairtax tax reform and that is why john mccain should pick mike huckabee. A lot of you have asked if we would podcast his final show. Fairtaxarchive 4 jump to navigation jump to search. We got the word just as we were arriving at our gainesville, florida hotel. But libertarians can take a great deal of joy in knowing that the thousands of readers of the neal boortz john linder bestselling book are being exposed to some excellent, fundamental points and facts which they would otherwise rarely encounter. So i went into this book already knowing a good amount.
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