I believe our current system of taxation has grown into a confusing, unfair and burdensome system. That does not even take into consideration the mounting cost to run a huge IRS bureaucracy or the cost of an army of CPAs and accountants to prepare the mountains of forms required by current tax law.  I agree with you that there must be a better way.

I have been a cosponsor of H.R. 25 and a supporter of the Fair Tax Bill in the 109th Congress, in 110th  Congress, and again in this current 111th Congress.  The time for Congress to act on the important issue of tax reform is sooner rather than later.  Significantly, this legislation has 55 cosponsors in this session of Congress.  In spite of this support, no hearings have been held and the current House Leadership has refused to consider the measure.
                               
I believe we can develop a smooth transition to a new tax system.  I am confident that once implemented the Fair Tax plan will be simpler for taxpayers and easier to understand, and eliminating the IRS will greatly reduce paperwork, bureaucracy and the drain on our economy.  I have testified before the House Ways and Means Committee to express my support for the Fair Tax Proposal.  To review my testimony, please follow this link -
Ways and Means Testimony.

For years I urged Congressman Rangel, the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee to schedule a hearing and continue to do so now.  I know the Fair Tax author, Congressman John Linder, has personally met with the Chairman in an effort secure a commitment to a hearing. 

We need to redouble our efforts to give the Fair Tax a fair hearing and ensure that a full and open debate relating to tax reform takes place.