December 2016
160 countries levy a national consumption tax and the U.S. (we) are the only country in the OECD that does not. The past 8 years of federal deficits plus the projected deficits over the next 25 years have raised concern about how long we can continue deficit spending and still avoid a fiscal crisis. Are we ready for a serious debate about a overhaul of our tax system before the window of opportunity closes?