There is precedent for no federal income tax in the United States.
Prior to the federal income tax (1913), all federal government expenses were covered by duties, tariffs, and levies.
Prior to the federal income tax (1913), all federal government expenses were covered by duties, tariffs, and levies.
I'm sure there are people who want to abolish the IRS and also don't want roads or support a military. But if you can get enough of them in a room together to win a caucus I will eat my hat.
Could probably go further and ask how much it was costing to expand infrastructure? It isn't like they opted for a larger source of income for no reason?
Exactly: we have a superior moral compass. Complexities of society aside, other comments rightfully point out that sales tax has a higher burden the lower the income.
Also during 1862-1872 and 1892-1895.
> covered by duties, tariffs, and levies
Which come with an equally long history of demonstrated problems, like being economically-inefficient and prone to corruption.
That last concern is particularly relevant given the criminality of the Trump administration: How many suitcases of cash does it take to get a special exception for/against your friends/allies?