Buddy Carter Introduces Fair Tax Act to Replace IRS Systems

Buddy Carter has introduced the Fair Tax Act, a bill aimed at overhauling the U.S. tax system by replacing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the current tax code with a national consumption tax.

Fair Tax Act, or H.R. 25, proposes significant changes to federal taxation, including the elimination of income, payroll, estate, and gift taxes.

Under the plan, a 23% consumption tax would apply to the purchase of new goods and services, enabling Americans to keep their entire paycheck without federal withholding. Carter argues this shift recognizes an individual’s right to retain their earnings, calling it a departure from traditional income-based taxation.

“The Fair Tax is exactly that – fair. It is the only tax proposal out there that is pro-growth, simple, and allows Americans to keep every cent of their hard-earned money,” Carter stated.

The Fair Tax Act also includes a constitutional amendment to repeal the 16th Amendment, which authorizes income taxes. Proponents view this safeguard as essential to prevent dual taxation, which could undermine the bill’s objectives. By eliminating the possibility of reinstating income taxes, the amendment aims to ensure long-term tax reform and fiscal freedom.

Critics, however, caution that the proposed consumption tax could disproportionately impact lower-income households, which tend to spend a greater percentage of their earnings on essential goods and services.

Supporters counter this argument, asserting that government income taxation is not inherently more equitable and that the Fair Tax prioritizes individual liberty and market integrity. More than a policy shift, Carter and his allies present the Fair Tax Act as a commitment to principles of fairness, productivity, and justice.