Right now a significant amount of the tax burden is on those who own real estate. Thus wealthier people. Of course renters end up paying some of that via higher rent as well.
But, consistent with the philosophy that poor people need to pay more so rich people pay less, certain people suggest getting rid of any tax which might hit the wealthy. Of course the money will have to be replaced. The easiest way to do that is to increase the sales tax which it is well known, hits low earners much harder as they spend (thus get sales taxed) on a much higher percent of their earnings than high earners who save thus not exposed to a sales tax.
Tax burden the poor, line the pockets of the wealthy. Trickle up economics with a sledgehammer.
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