Unshackling America: Ditch the IRS & The Soul-Crushing Income Tax for Good

In the annals of American history, few inventions have proven as insidious and tyrannical as the federal income tax. Ratified in 1913 via the 16th Amendment, this beast was sold as a modest levy on the ultra-wealthy, a way to fund the bare bones of government without burdening the masses. Fast-forward over a century, and what do we have? A sprawling, 7,000-page monstrosity of a tax code that devours time, treasure, and trust from every working stiff in the nation. The income tax is a predatory racket, enforced by the IRS—a government Gestapo that audits grandmas for pennies while billionaires loophole their way to nauseating excess. The income tax isn’t just broken; it’s irredeemably corrupted, a Frankenstein’s monster stitched together with politically motivated carve-outs that reward cronies and punish the productive. Special interests lobby for exemptions on everything from green energy boondoggles to Hollywood subsidies, turning the code into a partisan playground where the highest bidder writes the rules.Enough! It’s time to abolish the IRS in its current form and pivot to a consumption tax—a fair, simple system that taxes what we spend, not what we earn. This transformation wouldn’t just streamline revenue; it would liberate every American taxpayer from the chains of fiscal oppression.Let’s start with the rot at the heart of the income tax: its irredeemable corruption. The code is a labyrinth of loopholes, deductions, and credits doled out like candy to favored constituencies. Remember the carried interest loophole that lets hedge fund managers pay lower rates than their secretaries? Or the mortgage interest deduction that balloons housing bubbles in Blue states while screwing renters? These aren’t oversights; they’re deliberate distortions, engineered by tax-and-spend politicians to buy votes and fund pet projects.The result? A system where compliance costs Americans $400 billion annually in preparation fees alone—more than the IRS collects in audits. It’s legalized extortion, where the powerful game the system and the rest of us foot the bill. A consumption tax flips this script. Instead of policing paychecks, it hits spending at the point of sale, like a national sales tax or value-added tax (VAT), but with legislated guardrails. No more favors for donors; just a flat rate on transactions. Pure, unadulterated fairness.And fairness extends beyond borders, which brings us to America’s true identity: we’re a consumer nation, not a producer’s paradise. The US boasts the world’s largest consumer market, with household spending driving 70% of GDP. We buy gadgets, groceries, and gas at a clip that dwarfs manufacturing or exports. Why punish savings and investment with income taxes that discourage work and risk-taking?A consumption tax aligns perfectly with this reality, taxing the fruits of our economy—our insatiable appetite for stuff—rather than the seeds of growth. It rewards thrift and innovation: save your earnings, invest in stocks or startups, and watch them compound tax-free until you spend. No more IRS busybodies rifling through your 401(k) or W-2s. This shift would supercharge economic dynamism, as Americans keep more of their labor’s reward upfront, fueling the entrepreneurial fire that built this country.To ensure this boon reaches the working class without the income tax’s phony “progressivity” that mostly subsidizes bureaucracy, we can exempt or tax at lower rates certain essentials like medicines and essential healthcare, basic foods, and even education spending—think school supplies or tuition for trade programs. This built-in relief benefits everyone but targets lower-income households, where necessities eat up the biggest chunk of budgets, shielding them from regressive hits while keeping the system simple. No sprawling Earned Income Tax Credit mazes or refund delays; just automatic compassion at the register, proving consumption taxes can be humane without the income tax’s hypocritical complexity.Here’s the genius kicker: even those who aren’t citizens but tread American soil—legal immigrants, tourists, and yes, those who exist unlawfully on American soil—would chip in by virtue of their purchases. Under an income tax regime, non-citizens often fly under the radar, working off-books or remitting earnings abroad without a dime to Uncle Sam. But buy a burger at McDonald’s or fill up at Exxon? Boom—tax remitted instantly.This isn’t about xenophobia; it’s pragmatic equity. Everyone enjoying the blessings of American infrastructure, security, and opportunity—from the Grand Canyon visitor to the border-crossing laborer—pays their share when they partake in our consumer bounty. No more freeloader debates; the system self-enforces through everyday commerce. It’s a revenue net that catches all fish, big and small.Collecting these taxes? A breeze compared to the IRS’s blood sport. Imagine: no more April 15th dread, no ...