April 20, 2004 Letter to Senators Warner and Allen
and Representative Moran
and Representative Moran
PO Box 8208
Alexandria, VA 22306-8208
April 20, 2004
The Honorable John William Warner
United States Senate
225 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-4601
The Honorable George F. Allen
United States Senate
204 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-4604
The Honorable James P. Moran
U.S House of Representatives
2239 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4608
Tax Day 2004 has come and gone and I am still paying too much in federal taxes. The tax code continues to grow in complexity and the number of hours required to fill out the forms is increasing every year.
President Bush has cut taxes each year for the past three years, but the burden imposed by the tax code still remains in place. The nibbling on the edges will do no more.
Now more than ever America needs fundamental tax reform. Real tax reform will reduce taxes for all Americans, simplify the tax code, and tax income just one time.
As your constituent, I urge you to remove all forms of double taxation, eliminate all the special interest loopholes, lower the income tax rate, and ensure that all Americans pay the same percentage of their income in taxes.
Sincerely,
James Landrith
May 5, 2004
Mr. James Landrith
P.O. Box 8208
Alexandria, Virginia 22306-8208
Dear Mr. Landrith:
Thank you for contacting my office regarding reform of our nation’s tax code. I appreciate you taking the time to write and allowing me this opportunity to respond.
On July 30, 2003, Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) introduced S.1493, the Fair Tax Act of 2003. The bill has been referred to the Senate Finance Committee and further action is pending.
Numerous initiatives have been proposed to reform or even replace the current tax code with an alternative system of taxation. Recommendations range from support for shifting the base of taxation from income to consumption, to adopting a flat-rate tax system, to imposing a national sales tax as the most equitable way to generate federal revenue. The potential economic impacts, as well as fairness and feasibility arguments for and against these initiatives, are highly controversial.
I will take into consideration the recommendations you have made regarding tax reform. Fundamental tax reform remains a Congressional priority. I believe that in combination with tax relief, simplify our tax code. A complicated tax code is difficult and expensive to enforce, and further strains the relationship between the government and taxpayers.
Should you have questions or comments about a specific measure before the Senate, please do not hesitate to contact me. Again, I appreciate that you have shared your views.
With kind regards, I am
Sincerely,
John Warner
JW/vas