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Susan Collins: So you actually would have more take-home pay, pay a less percentage in tax under the fair tax than you would under the…

On the recordMay 11, 2004
So you actually would have more take-home pay, pay a less percentage in tax under the fair tax than you would under the current income tax system, even without a mortgage deduction?
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Discussing the benefits of the fair tax compared to the current income tax system.

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