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[formerf1]

First of all, who do you think the "rich" are?
Second of all, it would be the fairest system and it will be practically impossible to cheat. Obviously the rate must be low, like 20%..

I was refering to those with higher income (relatively) who fall within a higher tax bracket. I agree it will be hard to cheat with a flat rate no deduction system, but higher income earners like you would be worse off.

 

[sarrebal]

I was refering to those with higher income (relatively) who fall within a higher tax bracket. I agree it will be hard to cheat with a flat rate no deduction system, but higher income earners like you would be worse off.

I don't have many deductions at all, since we rent (as you know Real Estate in Manhattan is kind of unaffordable).

 

[TheRealCanadian]

you have to understand that you (as a high income earner) will be entitled to several other credits that a low income person can not take..mortgage interest for example...

Whether you can itemize your deductions or not is not connected to income. If you have $10,000 in mortgage interest, you can deduct it if you itemize - whether your income is $11,000 or $110,000.

 

[Pippi]

If an organizatin is 501c

If an organization is a registered nonprofit under 501c
then it should not be a problem to list it under associations, right?

In order to make the case that I have a deeply held commitment against all war, I am seeking a letter from an organization that I have been part of and whose pledge against war I have signed. But will the IO look unkindly upon an anti-war group? Would the fact that it is a legally recognized and registered nonprofit organization make any difference?

OTOH ACLU is also a registered nonprofit ( 501c4 ) and a PP was questioned about that membership.

Any insights appreciated.

 

[vdostoi1]

If an organization is a registered nonprofit under 501c
then it should not be a problem to list it under associations, right?

In order to make the case that I have a deeply held commitment against all war, I am seeking a letter from an organization that I have been part of and whose pledge against war I have signed. But will the IO look unkindly upon an anti-war group? Would the fact that it is a legally recognized and registered nonprofit organization make any difference?

OTOH ACLU is also a registered nonprofit ( 501c4 ) and a PP was questioned about that membership.

Any insights appreciated.

This should not be a problem. The burden of proof is on you to demonstrate why you cannot take up arms but if you have valid reasons, then you should be OK.