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The author discusses aspects of U.S. presidential candidate Ben Carson's flat tax proposal on personal and corporate income which was unveiled in January 2016, citing that Carson's guiding principle is good counsel for all candidates.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in the October 2015 issues including "The Closing of a Newsroom's Mind" by Donald Graham, "A Simple Flat Tax for Economic Growth" by Ted Cruz and "GOP Outsiders Are Likely to Stay That Way" by David Avella.

The article discusses debate among North Carolina Republicans over reforming the state's tax code, with Republicans in the House of Representatives supporting a 5.9% flat tax on income, those in the Senate favoring a lower rate, and various interest groups expressing opposition to plans for closing tax loopholes.

This article discusses the impact of the proposed flat tax in the U.S. on taxpayers and tax expenditures in 2011.

This article comments on the position of Americans on the flat tax proposal in 2011.

This article reports on the plan of U.S. Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry to introduce a flat-tax proposal under his economic plan.

The article reports that the economic plan of Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry will focus on the proposal of a flat-taxation system.

The article focuses on the statement by Kemal Kilicdaroglu, leader of the Republican People's Party of Turkey, revealing their proposals for a flat tax to end the massive underground economy of the country and to allow female students to wear headscarves in universities.

An interview with Republican Congressman Eric Cantor of Richmond, Virginia is presented. When asked to describe his relationship with Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Cantor notes that it is nonexistent and that she does not show interest in having policy discussions over legislation with Republicans. He relates that the Republicans were not able to see the stimulus bill and they had no opportunity to add to it or amend the bill. He cites that he wants to see a flat tax.

The author applauds California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's semi-endorsement of a flat tax for California. The two main causes of the state's budget problems are examined. The advantages of the appointment of a bipartisan tax reform commission and the exploration of a uniform tax with a rate of 6 percent on individuals and corporations are analyzed. The author also presents a chart that shows annual percentage change in the state's tax revenues compared with annual change in personal income.

The article explores the opposition of Chris Christie, the Republican front-runner in New Jersey's 2009 gubernatorial race, to the proposal by Steve Lonegan, his Republican primary opponent, for a flat-rate tax of 2.98% on the first dollar of income earned. It relates that New Jersey is one of the U.S. states with the highest tax on income in the Northeast and yet its financial condition is not healthy. It contends that Lonegan's flat-tax rate proposal will be good for the state which is steadily losing residents to other states because of higher taxes.

The article covers various issues posted on blogs. The advantages of seed banks, which are intended to preserve genetic diversity and prevent extinction due to factors such as climate change, are discussed by Sue Swift on her blog. Posts in the blog maintained by Deb Peterson describe her family's physical and emotional upheaval following her mother's diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in January 2005. The concept of flat-tax systems is discussed by professor Paul L. Caron on his blog.

The article investigates the economic benefits of tax-cut strategies, focusing on the effects of such measures in the U.S. In 1994, then-Prime Minister Mart Laar of Estonia established a 23 percent flat tax, leading to one of the most rapid economic growth in the world. Supply-side economics is denounced to have the sole purpose of providing large tax breaks to corporations and high-income workers.

In this article, the author explains his position on the implementation of the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in the U.S. The author argues that the AMT is connected to economic growth. For than reason, he suggests that supply-siders should be leading the effort to reform the AMT in a way that encourages economic growth. In addition, the author explains his proposal to change the AMT to a flat tax. He indicates the benefits of a flat tax rate.

Looks at the issues associated with flat tax as the tax code priority of the administration of Utah Governor Jon Hunstman Jr.

Reports on the plans of Eastern European countries to adopt a flat tax system to boost growth.

Focuses on the benefits gained from the flat-tax model implemented in Slovakia.

Comments on the proposed Freedom to Choose Flat Tax in the U.S. as of January 2005.

Discusses the flat tax rates implemented by Romania and Georgia.

Provides information on the proposed flat-rate income tax in Germany.

Reports on the growing number of European countries implementing the flat tax policy. Reason behind the trend; Provisions of the flat tax policy; Economic implications of a flat tax rule on the region.

Comments on the disadvantages of flat tax system proposed in the U.S. Congress.

Editorial. Looks at the leadership skills displayed by Republican governor Jim Edgar, in light of his 25 percent increase in the state's income tax rate. Impact increase taxes previously had on Illinois; How the tax issue was used by Illinois Republicans.

Editorial. Discusses the sponsoring of a flat tax for Washington D.C. by Democratic Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton. Benefits of flat tax for District of Columbia; Details of flat tax plan; Comments from Norton; Opposition to flat tax; Supporters of flat tax.

Focuses on GOP Governor Jim Edgar's proposal of a 25 percent increase in the United States three percent flat-rate income tax. Why Edgar is doing this; Reference to Edgar's 1996 plan to raise income taxes by 33 percent.

Reports that GTE Corporation signed up more than 75,000 long-distance customers as part of a launched flat-rate calling plan. Announcement of the calling plans; Details on GTE's entrance into the long-distance market; Suggestions of GTE's success; GTE's reason for introducing the flat-rate calling plans.

Asserts that Steve Forbes' flat-tax plan will be a tough sell. Question of whether the plan, which would help the rich, threatens other Americans' more modest incomes; Economists' views on gauging the impact of a pure flat tax; Projections for individuals' 1995 tax returns, concerning a mortgage interest break.

Relates that Republicans are looking at the merits of a flat tax. Candidate Steve Forbes' claims that his flat tax proposal will not only resolve the United States' economic problems, but its moral ones as well; Three main criticisms of the tax; Questions of what the tax would do to stimulate economic growth; Different strains of thought within the Republican Party, concerning the tax.

Opinion. Speculates on the policy of the Republican Congress in dealing with proposed implementation of flat tax in 1995. Views of the Democratic Party and the GOP on tax system; Discussion on different aspects related to reforming the tax structure.

Focuses on a proposal by a coalition of Washington Republicans Jack Kemp, Mayor Marion Barry and House Speaker Newt Gingrich to use a Hong Kong style flat tax in order to boost business in the capital. Details about the proposed plan; Loss of tax revenue to government in the plan; Assessment of the plan's prospects to get enacted.

Reports the outcry of President Bill Clinton against the flat-tax proposal. Clinton's earlier stance on the same; Information on Republicans supporting the system; Details of the system.

Analyzes the decision of Senator Robert Dole to fight against increasing tax rates in the wake of the Republican presidential elections. Information about the flat taxation system; Support of the Republicans for the flat tax; Positive and negative ratings of flat tax.

Focuses on the disapproval shown by United States Treasury official Donald Lubick, over the flat tax and the national sales tax. Comments by Lubick; Information on the flat tax; Details on the warnings of Lubick.

Considers whether Republicans can channel the anti-United States Internal Revenue Service frenzy they have created into public support for a new tax system. The debates between Dick Armey of Texas, a leading advocate of the flat tax, and Billy Tauzin of Louisiana, who would abandon the income tax for a retail-sales tax; The hope that Republican leaders will make taxes the central issue of the 1998 election; The effect of a flat tax or retail-sales tax.

Focuses on the proposal for a flat tax in Washington D.C. by Eleanor Holmes Norton, the city's Democratic delegate to the Congress. Economic condition in the city; Arguments in favor of the flat tax.

Cautions against the approval of arbitrary and radical tax reforms in the United States. Examination of individual and business taxes; Assessment of the legislative proposal for the imposition of the flat-rate income tax and sales tax.

Reports on the information campaign of H&R Block Inc. about the imposition of the flat tax in the United States and its consequences.

Presents views of economists on the flat tax. Flat tax as an integrated, fair and efficient taxation system; Instrument to economic growth; Elimination of deductions; Positive effect on productivity.

Focuses on White House Council of Economic Advisers' annual economic report which looked into the ineffectiveness of flat tax as a solution for improving the tax code.

Reports on House Speaker Newt Gingrich's criticisms against the proposed flat-tax system by Republican presidential candidate Steve Forbes. Basis of Gingrich's objections; Attacks on the proposal's elimination of taxes on interest income.

Analyzes the possible implementation of a flat-tax system in the United States according to the system's proposals from 1962. Elimination of deductions from a graduated tax system; Revenue yields and collection efficiency; Power of the state to redistribute income and finances with the system.

Comments on the potential benefits of implementing a flat-tax policies in the United States proposed by presidential candidate Steve Forbes. Focus on the efficiency of the system in Hong Kong; Availability of more money from a flat-tax system to circulate in the national economy; Evidences of Hong Kong's tax system which disproves fears from flat-tax critics.

Presents information on flat-tax proposals in the United States. Results of studies done by DRI-McGraw Hill.

Presents the author's views on how Henry Simons contributed to flat tax system. Opposing views; Views on the flat tax; Assertions about growth.

Presents the author's view on the flat tax. Advantages of the tax; Bias of the United States tax system; Objections to the flat tax.

Presents information on the flat tax. Information on Henry Simons' view on the flat tax; What Simons' view is suitable for.