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Rolling, that's more like a Value Added Tax, VAT, rather than a flat tax. Flat tax would mean everyone would pay a certain percentage of their income, no deductions, no adjustments, no nuttin'.
It will never fly here because people cherish those home-owner deductions, etc., that are practically seen as sacred. I agree with you that it would make life a lot simpler and would make decisions like buying a house more straight-forward, instead of depending on tax deductions to cover part of the cost.
Yup, that's right.
I think about difference is VAT and GST, VAT is already included in price tag but GST have to add at cash register.