Enriching the American People: Eliminating Income and Property Taxes for a Prosperous Future

 For too long, American citizens have been burdened by excessive taxation, stifling their economic growth and infringing upon their financial freedom. Income taxes and property taxes on homes are two of the most egregious violations of individual liberty, limiting prosperity and reducing the incentive to work, save, and invest. As a conservative constitutional expert, I argue that eliminating these taxes is not only feasible but essential for restoring the foundational principles of economic liberty upon which this nation was built.

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The Case Against Income and Property Taxes

1. Income Tax: A Government Overreach

The federal income tax, introduced with the 16th Amendment in 1913, has since become an instrument for excessive government control over the earnings of hardworking Americans. The fundamental flaw of income taxation is that it punishes productivity—taxing people more as they earn more. This discourages entrepreneurship, job creation, and upward mobility. By removing income tax, workers and businesses would retain more of their earnings, leading to increased investment, consumer spending, and overall economic expansion.

2. Property Tax: An Affront to Private Ownership

The American Dream is centered around homeownership, yet property taxes essentially mean that individuals never truly own their homes. Even after paying off a mortgage, homeowners must continue making payments to the government or risk losing their property. This is a direct affront to property rights and places an undue financial strain on families and retirees. Eliminating property taxes would ensure that once a home is paid for, it remains in the possession of the rightful owner without ongoing government extortion.

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The Benefits of Eliminating These Taxes

1. Massive Economic Growth

With no income tax, American workers would have more disposable income, leading to increased consumption and investment. Businesses would thrive, creating more jobs and higher wages. The economic boost from increased spending and saving would far outweigh any revenue loss for the government.

2. A Boom in Homeownership

Without property taxes, homeownership would become more affordable. Lower-income families would have greater access to stable housing, and retirees would no longer be forced to pay the government for the right to keep their homes. The housing market would stabilize, and generational wealth could be more easily passed down.

3. Smaller, More Efficient Government

The federal government and local municipalities have grown bloated with excessive taxation. By cutting these taxes, we would force the government to prioritize spending, reducing wasteful programs and promoting efficiency. Essential services could still be funded through sales taxes, tariffs, and consumption-based models that do not penalize productivity.

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4. Increased Liberty and Financial Independence

At its core, eliminating income and property taxes is about restoring individual freedom. Americans should not have to work several months out of the year just to pay the government. Nor should they fear losing their homes due to an inability to keep up with taxation. Financial independence leads to stronger families, more charitable giving, and a freer society.

How We Can Make This Happen

Achieving the elimination of income and property taxes requires a concerted effort by citizens who believe in limited government and economic freedom. Here are key steps to make this a reality:

1. Demand Legislative Action

Support candidates who advocate for tax reform and the repeal of the 16th Amendment. Contact your representatives at all levels of government and push for policies that transition the nation away from income and property taxes.

2. Promote a Shift to Consumption-Based Taxation

Advocating for a national sales tax or fair tax model can provide a sustainable way to fund essential government functions without punishing income or property ownership.

3. Educate Fellow Citizens

Many Americans have been conditioned to accept excessive taxation as a necessity. By spreading awareness of alternative models and the benefits of tax elimination, we can shift public opinion in favor of true financial freedom.

4. Utilize State-Level Reforms as a Model

Several states, like Florida and Texas, have already eliminated state income tax. These models can be expanded nationwide, showing that government can function effectively without imposing punitive taxation on earnings and homes.

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5. Push for Constitutional Amendments

Ultimately, repealing the 16th Amendment and restricting property taxation through constitutional means will ensure these changes are permanent. A movement at the grassroots level can build the momentum needed for such amendments.

Eliminating income and property taxes is not a radical idea—it is a return to the principles of economic liberty and limited government. The United States thrived before the introduction of the income tax, and we can thrive again by removing these burdens on our citizens. With strategic legislative action, grassroots activism, and a commitment to financial freedom, we can enrich the American people and secure a future of prosperity for generations to come.


Lou Buren, Founder of The World Around Us (TWAU)

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